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NY A04429
NY A04429Creates the fundamental right of the people to have access to public information and to be provided notice of and to attend public meetings.
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Introduced
02/14/2023
02/14/2023
In Committee
01/26/2024
01/26/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing the addition of a new section 20 to article 1 of the constitution in relation to the fundamental right of the people to have access to public information
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the New York state constitution to establish a fundamental right of the people to access public information and attend public meetings. It specifies that the right to public information is a necessary and vital part of democracy and public deliberation, and that this right cannot be unreasonably restricted. The bill also outlines the process for referral and publication of the proposed constitutional amendment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
opinion referred to judiciary (on 01/26/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A4429 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04429&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04429 |
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