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Committee approves measure extending confidentiality and privilege for legislative communications
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs - Senate · March 7, 2023
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Summary
A bill to preserve confidentiality of legislative working papers and communications — including after employees leave employment — passed the committee as amended; members debated whether criminal penalties for disclosure should remain.
The committee approved a bill that would preserve privileged communications for legislators and legislative employees, including continuing confidentiality after an employee leaves state employment.
Sponsor explained the bill fills a gap in current law and protects…
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