H5469

Promoting transparency and public access in state government

Chamber Passed·6/3/26
Introduced Text

Promotes transparency and public access in state government by enhancing audit and record access procedures.

The bill aims to enhance transparency and public access in state government by establishing procedures for audits and access to legislative records. It mandates the State Auditor to audit the administrative functions of the Senate, House of Representatives, and joint legislative operations, including requests for records and interviews. The bill also requires each branch of the General Court to appoint a legislative records access officer to facilitate public access to legislative records.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 125–28 · Jun 3
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Passed to be engrossed - 125 YEAS to 28 NAYS

125 Yea

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28 Nay

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5 Absent

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History

Jun 3

House

Reported by the committee on House Ways and Means

Jun 3

House

Reported on a part of H5050

Jun 3

House

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling