Right To Know New Hampshire NH

FEATURE STORY

New legislation has been introduced proposing significant changes to the right to know law. Some of these proposed changes would further limit the public’s access to governmental proceedings and records. Read On

IN THE

NEWS

CURRENT

LEGISLATION

RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

2008 03 14 Verizon's Right Not to Know Law

Newspapers Argue for Open Court

01-17-07
NH Lawmakers Debate Changes to RTK Law

01-18-07
Right to Know Amendment Draws Fire

01-19-07
Don't Make it Easy for Towns to Keep Secrets

New legislation has been introduced proposing significant changes in the right to know law. Learn More

The Right to Know Oversight Commission continues to meet to craft new legislation related to the right to know law. Learn More

Openness in the conduct of public business is essential to a democratic society

Preamble to the New Hampshire Right to Know Law

... The public’s right of access to governmental proceedings and records shall not be unreasonably restricted.

Article 8, New Hampshire State Constitution

Empowering Citizens to Effectively Participate in our Democratic Process

HOME ABOUT US CONTACT US SPONSORS

MEETINGS ALERT

RIGHT TO KNOW LEGISLATION - PUBLIC HEARINGS

TBA

RIGHT-TO-KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION - Regular Meeting

TBA

Room 304, LOB

QUOTABLE QUOTES

In reference to a map being withheld from disclosure by the Department of Resources and Economic Development... Read On... link not yet active

In reference to Governor and Executive Council Documents withheld from disclosure by the Department of Resources and Economic Development... Read On...link not yet active

BIGGEST LOOPHOLES IN THE RIGHT TO KNOW LAW
There may be no consequence to a state agency which violates the law.... Read On...link not yet active

Documents claimed to be in draft form are not subject to disclosure... Read On...link not yet active

Submit your Quotable Quote, Loophole or Case Documents to Right to Know New Hampshire