Versions of HB674:
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[HJ 960] HB 674, relative to the confidentiality of law enforcement investigative
files. (Packard of Mer. 4, Eaton of Ches. 11)
174, K 351
From 1979 House Journal
Thursday, March 22, 1979
[HJ 173] Rep. Guay offered the following:
[HJ 174] RESOLVED, that in accordance with the list in the possession of the clerk, House Bills numbered 660 through 674, and HBI 2011 and HR 12 and HCR 7 and 8 shall be by this resolution read a first and second time by the therein listed titles, sent for printing, and referred to the therein designated committees.
Adopted
INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILLS,
HBI, HR and HCRs
First, second reading and referral
HB 674, relative to the confidentiality of law enforcement investigative files. (Packard of Merrimack Dist. 4; Eaton of Cheshire Dist. 11 - To Judiciary)
Thursday, April 19, 1979
[HJ 351] COMMITTEE REPORTS (Cont.)
HB 674, relative to the confidentiality of law enforcement investigative files. Inexpedient to Legislate.
Recent Supreme Court decision (Lodge v. Knowlton, Sept. '78) set up guidelines regarding the confidentiality of investigative files. HB 674 was drawn up by the Attorney General's Office and is not to their satisfaction as written. Committee voted 8-4 to let the court decision remain as the standard. Rep. Delight H. Reese for Judiciary.
Resolution adopted.