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Georgia transparency legislation

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Here you will find a collection of transparency legislation in Georgia.

[edit] 2011

See also, Proposed reforms in state sunshine laws, 2011

We do not currently have any legislation from Georgia in 2011. To add some, please see WikiProject Proposed state sunshine legislation.


[edit] 2010

See also, Proposed reforms in state sunshine laws, 2010

Here is a list of transparency legislation for Georgia in 2010:

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House Bill 122 is a bill introduced into the Georgia House of Representatives that would require all cities with a budget of over $1,000,000 to post their budget online. [1] Template:2.default

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This bill has been deemed blog worthy, read our thoughts here.

HB 1322 is a bill which would exempt "certain photographs fewer than five years old which are in the custody of a law enforcement agency which show graphic images of the sexual organs or the dismemberment of the dead body of a crime victim whose identity is known shall not be subject to public disclosure."[2] Template:2.default

The Transparency in Government Act (SB 389) was signed into law in June 2010 by Gov. Sonny Perdue. Sen. Jim Butterworth (R-Clarkesville) authored the legislation promoting further transparency and savings in government. The Transparency in Government Act will enhance reporting requirements at the public information website, open.georgia.gov.

[edit] 2009

See also: Georgia Open Records Act

House Bill 171 [3] would exempt individual's names and contact information from public records. Blogger Johnny Edwards is urging for this bill to fail, saying "The key word is "name." All kinds of documents would become useless. Want to find out who's behind the company that just got awarded a lucrative city contract? Sorry. Want to see the work application of a high school teacher accused of having sex with teenagers? Good luck." [4]

Senate Bill 26 would exempt e-mail distribution lists kept by police and fire departments from Open Records requests. [5]

Senate Bill 124 [6] would require that social security numbers be redacted from public documents.

[edit] 2008

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