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- Massachusetts House passed a bill creating a “legislative record” statute and exempting the governor, Legislature and judiciary from records law.
- Auditor Diana DiZoglio says the bill blocks oversight of legislative audits, requires a Legislative Records Access Officer, a 60-day response deadline and appeals to the House rules committee before action.
- The law earmarks $1 million, giving $250,000 each to the governor’s office, House, Senate and Legislative Operations for upgrades and staffing.
