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Bill To Limit Louisiana Governor’s Record Exemptions May Not

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· Story link A Louisiana House-passed bill intended to limit the governor’s ability to exempt records of his office from…

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A Louisiana House-passed bill intended to limit the governor’s ability to exempt records of his office from open records law requirements doesn’t, its sponsor acknowledged after a glitch in the wording of an amendment was called to his attention. Rep. Way Waddell said his bill, which passed the House 102-0, needs to be amended again in the Senate. (5/26/08)

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