SANTA FE LAWMAKERS ARE DEBATING IF NEW MEXICO’S INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS ACT GOES TOO FAR. THE LAW LETS JOURNALISTS, LAWYERS AND ANYONE ELSE IN THE PUBLIC ACCESS INFORMATION ON THE WORKINGS OF STATE GOVERNMENT. THE LAW HAS JUST A FEW EXCEPTIONS.
THE ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL REPORTS LEGISLATORS HAVE HEARD PROPOSALS THAT WOULD KEEP THE IDENTITIES OF THOSE APPLYING FOR GOVERNMENT JOBS SECRET… AND THAT WOULD REMOVE THE IDENTITIES OF WITNESSES IN POLICE REPORTS. THE JOURNAL ALSO REPORTS ONE BILL THAT WOULD LIMIT PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF CHECKS ISSUED BY A GOVERNMENT BUT NOT CASHED YET HAS CLEARED THE SENATE.
IT’S NOW BEING REVIEWED IN THE HOUSE.
