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MA S2064

MA S2064
Extending the public records law to the Governor and the Legislature


summary

Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to extend the public records law to the Governor and the Legislature. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to extend the state's public records law to the Governor's office and the state Legislature (the General Court). It amends the existing public records law to include the Governor's office and the Legislature as public entities that must comply with public records requests. The bill also creates certain exemptions, such as protecting constituent communications with legislators and documents related to developing policy positions. The provisions of the bill would take effect on January 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4568 (on 04/29/2024)

Taxonomy

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2064 03/10/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2064.pdf 03/10/2023
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