bill advancing through the House would erode access citizens have to government records that could most impact their lives, an attorney who represents media outlets claims.
Representatives will likely debate the legislation on the House floor after a committee approved the bill Monday on a party-line vote of 7-3.
Attorney Jeff Hunt, a Utah Government Records Access and Management Act expert, asked lawmakers not to deny the public access to documents related to law enforcement, audit reports, professional licensing and personnel matters.
"That's where government power is exercised in a very significant manner, trying to take away somebody's job or their license," Hunt said.
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