A 5614 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Enacts the integrity in government act

This bill, known as the Integrity in Government Act, strengthens the Committee on Open Government by expanding its membership, operational powers, and ability to enforce transparency laws. It adds new members to the committee, including representatives from the news media and local governments, and establishes specific rules for their appointment and compensation. The legislation also grants the committee new authority to investigate violations of public access laws, subpoena witnesses, and issue orders to stop government agencies from meeting in closed executive sessions if probable cause of a violation is found. Additionally, the bill creates a formal appeals process for individuals denied access to public records or meetings, requiring the committee to resolve these appeals within a set timeframe.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 17, 2023 Last action Jul 15, 2024
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