July 11, 2019

Right-to-Know law changed to require written explanation when records are withheld

Governor Sununu signed HB396 into law on June 21th.

HB396 changes the Right-to-Know Law (RSA 91-A). When a request for a governmental record is denied or portions of the record are redacted, the public body must provide a written statement of the specific exemption authorizing the withholding of the record and/or redactions along with a brief explanation of how the exemption applies to the record withheld and/or redactions made.

This bill was drafted by Right to Know New Hampshire (RTKNH).

BILL SPONSORS: Rep. DiLorenzo, Rock. 17; Rep. Cushing, Rock. 21; Rep. Horrigan, Straf. 6; Rep. Ulery, Hills. 37; Rep. Wuelper, Straf. 3; Rep. Janvrin, Rock. 37; Rep. Morrison, Rock. 9; Sen. Giuda, Dist 2; Sen. Carson, Dist 14

This change takes effect January 1, 2020.

Upcoming Meetings

Most Monthly meetings are held at the CNHT office on the 3rd Saturday of the Month. All meetings are held at 9 am. The public is welcome. Some meetings are by conference call. Check this blog for any changes to this schedule due to inclement weather.

2019 Meeting Schedule
Date       Location
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1/19       CNHT office
2/16       CNHT office
3/16       CNHT office
4/20       Conference Call        
5/18       CNHT office
6/15       CNHT office
July         No meeting
8/17       Conference Call
9/21       CNHT office
10/19     CNHT office
11/16     CNHT office
12/21     Conference Call

CNHT office:
Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers
8 North Main Street
Concord, NH

All meetings are held at 9 am.

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