Enacts the integrity in government act

This bill establishes the "Integrity in Government Act," strengthening oversight of public access to government records and meetings. It expands the Committee on Open Government by adding new members (including media representatives and local government officials), creating a formal appeal process for citizens denied access to public records or meetings, and requiring the committee to review such appeals within strict timelines (e.g., 6 months for standard cases, 72 hours for urgent executive session disputes). The committee gains authority to investigate violations, subpoena witnesses, and issue orders to halt practices causing irreparable harm to public access. This directly affects citizens seeking government transparency, public agencies managing records, and the committee itself, which now has enhanced enforcement powers under New York’s open government laws.