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Apr 24, 2018
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Board of Elections Rule-Making (H 7438, S 2088)

Legislation was introduced to eliminate the exemption of the RI State Board of Elections from the rule-making provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). Currently, the Board can adopt regulations affecting the voting process without having to hold a public notice or hearing process.
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Mar 16, 2018
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Access to Public Records (H 7601, S 2422)

The Access to Public Records Act is essential to promoting open government and an informed citizenry. Despite updates to the law in 2012, an audit by the ACLU and other groups found the law’s enforcement policies insufficient to ensure compliance from dozens of agencies.
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Apr 24, 2018
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Apr 24, 2018
  • Government Transparency

Board of Elections Rule-Making (H 7438, S 2088)

Legislation was introduced to eliminate the exemption of the RI State Board of Elections from the rule-making provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). Currently, the Board can adopt regulations affecting the voting process without having to hold a public notice or hearing process.
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Mar 16, 2018
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Mar 16, 2018
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Access to Public Records (H 7601, S 2422)

The Access to Public Records Act is essential to promoting open government and an informed citizenry. Despite updates to the law in 2012, an audit by the ACLU and other groups found the law’s enforcement policies insufficient to ensure compliance from dozens of agencies.
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