Creates the fundamental right of the people to have access to public information
This bill would amend the state constitution to establish a fundamental right for all people to access public information and attend government meetings. It guarantees the right to inspect or copy government records and receive notice of, and attend, public meetings without unreasonable restrictions. The provision would apply to all government entities and require them to provide access to records and meeting details. This change would make public information access a constitutional right, not just a statutory privilege.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
Co
David Weprin
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Noah Burroughs
DDemocratic/Working Families
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