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SJ 0001 - Right of privacy and right to know.

Tracking Level: Neutral
Sponsor: Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions
Last Action: 1/27/2017 - COW:Failed 9-20-1-0-0
Senate Committee:
Assigned To:
02 - Local GovernmentNext Bill
14 - Public Information and EthicsNext Bill

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

This proposes to amend the WY Constitution to provide for a right of individual privacy which shall not be construed to deprive a person of any right provided by law to examine documents or to observe the deliberations of any agency or political subdivision of the state as specified.

WAM ACTION: 1/26/17, bill passed 3-2, discussion included whether the 4th Amendment already provides protection.

WAM UPDATE:  1/27/17, bill failed Senate, postponed indefinitely.


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