Massachusetts H5469 promotes transparency and public access in state government by establishing procedures for audits and access to legislative.

Massachusetts H5469 establishes procedures for audits and public access to legislative records. It mandates that each branch of the general court appoint a legislative records access officer to facilitate access to records and manage requests. The bill outlines specific timelines for responding to records requests and allows for fees to be charged, subject to certain conditions. It also authorizes the state auditor to conduct audits of the administrative functions of the senate, house of representatives, and joint legislative operations, including requesting records and interviews.

Massachusetts H5469 promotes transparency and public access in state government by establishing procedures for audits and access to legislative.

Massachusetts H5469 establishes procedures for audits and public access to legislative records. It mandates that each branch of the general court appoint a legislative records access officer to facilitate access to records and manage requests. The bill outlines specific timelines for responding to records requests and allows for fees to be charged, subject to certain conditions. It also authorizes the state auditor to conduct audits of the administrative functions of the senate, house of representatives, and joint legislative operations, including requesting records and interviews.