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Tennessee Kill "Notification" Requirement in Records Bill

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· Story link Tennessee lawmakers rejected a bill that would have required notification of any public officials who was the…

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Tennessee lawmakers rejected a bill that would have required notification of any public officials who was the target of an open records request. Members of the House budget subcommittee killed the proposal without discussion. Open government advocates said it would both increase costs and intimidate citizens from making requests. (5/15/08)

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