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Utah Senate passes bill creating process for release of government employee misconduct records
Summary
The Utah Senate voted 18–1 to pass First Substitute Senate Bill 288, which establishes a process for releasing public records related to reports of discrimination or harassment involving government employees; the measure now goes to the House.
The Utah Senate on Wednesday passed First Substitute Senate Bill 288, creating a process for releasing public records related to reports of discrimination, harassment or other workplace misconduct involving government employees. The measure passed by roll call, 18 yes to 1 no, with 10 senators absent, and will be sent to the Utah House for consideration.
Senator Pitcher, who introduced and moved the bill, said the measure seeks to balance transparency with protections for victims. "If you're a government employee, your emails, text messages,…
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