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Committee hears testimony in support of reauthorizing Right‑to‑Know Ombudsman; office reports 77 filed matters, 277 inquiries
Summary
The committee heard from Right‑to‑Know Ombudsman Thomas Kerr, who reported 277 inquiries and 77 filed matters since the office began staffing in Jan. 2023. Supporters urged reauthorization and additional resources and a user guide; the judicial branch reported fewer superior‑court 91‑A filings since the ombudsman began.
The House Judiciary Committee heard public testimony and a briefing from Right‑to‑Know Ombudsman Thomas Kerr on HB 111, which would extend the office for two more years.
Kerr, who staffs the office, told the committee his office received 277 inquiries and 77 filed matters since he took the position in January 2023. He said 47 matters have closed and 29 remained open, and that case durations vary depending on procedural steps and whether parties request in‑camera reviews, continuances or expedited treatment. “The shortest period from filing to…
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