“Rep. Harrison informs that his assistant will return Monday (July 16) & send the list of recipients of the letter.”
–E-mail to LouisianaVoice from House Clerk Albert “Butch” Speer on Thursday, July 12, in response to request for the names of recipients of a letter from Rep. Joe Harrison (R-Gray) soliciting $1,000 contributions to help “over thirty” legislators attend an ALEC conference.
“My opinion is that the solicitation of donations for ALEC does not create a public record.”
–E-mail from Speer on Monday, July 16, explaining that there had been a 180-degree flip-flop over the weekend.
“I know you work for the House and have little choice but to do the bidding of its membership. I attribute that to your sudden change in position on this matter.”
–E-mail from LouisianaVoice to Speer as a result in the change in position over what is and what is not public record.
Louisiana Voice 
Recall anyone who is a member of ALEC.