A group intending to make the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act part of the state constitution is requesting input from voters.
In Arkansas there is an effort underway to make their Freedom of Information Act part of the state constitution.
Four states have the right to open government stated in their Constitution (California, Florida, Louisiana, Montana).
We are working on a similar effort in NY. Assemblymember Phil Steck and Senator Rachel May have introduced bill #A4429/S01063.
The legislation simply states:
“The right to public information, being a necessary and vital part of democracy and public deliberation, shall be a fundamental right of the people. The right of the people to inspect and/or copy records of government, and to be provided notice of and attend public meetings of government, shall not be unreasonably restricted.”
