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Relating to public records requests
Sponsored by the House State Government Committee
Topics:State government
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 2, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 7, 2023
- Done: House committeeFebruary 15, 2023
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 9, 202396–0
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 30, 2023
- Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2024 session adjourned on April 19, 2024, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary When someone asks for public records, the person in charge must quickly provide their contact information and an estimate of when the records will be ready. They also need to tell the person how much the request might cost and if there will be any delays.1
Read the official explanation
This bill provides that upon receipt of a public records request, the lawful custodian shall promptly provide the lawful custodian’s contact information, approximate date of the records release, an estimate of any reasonable fees associated with the records request, and any expected delay in production of the public records.
House subcommittee
Named February 8, 2023 (as HSB 144). On February 9, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-0.
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Lobbying
7 for · 2 against · 37 undecided · Who →
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