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Committee advances record‑access bill creating code of conduct for officials handling voter data amid public concern
Summary
Second substitute House Bill 69 would create a code of conduct restricting use of government records for personal or political purposes and clarifies what voter registration records include. The bill drew mixed public comment and discussion about GRAMA exemptions and criminal penalties before the committee voted to advance it.
Representative Gracious presented the second substitute of House Bill 69, which sponsors described as a code of conduct for public officials and agents who access government records, including voter registration records. The bill defines the scope of records covered and prohibits accessing records "outside of normal duties" for personal or political purposes.
Nut graf: Supporters said the bill protects privacy and prevents weaponization of publicly available data by officials; opponents warned the language is overly broad, could impede transparency, and may criminalize routine conversations or volunteer activity. The…
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