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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowAn Indiana House committee has endorsed legislation that would allow fines against government workers who knowingly and
intentionally violate the state’s public access laws.
The House Committee on Government and Regulatory reform approved
the bill 7-0 on Tuesday and sent it to the full House.
Supporters say the bill will put teeth into the state’s
open records and open meetings laws. Opponents say fines are unnecessary and could end up punishing government workers who
believe they are following the law.
The proposal would allow judges to impose fines of $100 for the first violation
and up to $500 for additional violations.
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