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Tennessee Senate approves open records bill

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The Tennessee Senate today unanimously passed a new open records measure (SB 3280) If enacted, the bill would revamp the…
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The Tennessee Senate today unanimously passed a new open records measure (SB 3280)

If enacted, the bill would revamp the state’s public records law by, among other things, establishing a deadline for agencies to respond to information requests.

A companion bill (HB 3639) was the subject of debate on Tuesday before the House State and Local Government Committee. 

 

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