Relating to public meetings and records, including public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body, supervision and fees associated with examining and copying public records, employment separation information for certain government employees, contractors, or appointees, and injunctions to restrain vexatious requesters

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202688–1
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 20, 202644–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 15, 2026

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Amendments · 2

1 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

• H-8389 · filed April 20, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment changes the meeting notice requirements to focus on the primary news media and their websites. It also updates rules for public record fees, requiring custodians to make reasonable efforts to provide records at no cost if they take less than thirty minutes to produce. Additionally, it adds requirements for disclosing the last day of work and any extra pay or benefits given to departing government employees, contractors, or appointees. Its wording →
  Never voted on
• S-5116 · filed March 19, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment changes the notice requirements to focus on the primary website and updates the rules for public record fees. It clarifies that record custodians can provide cost estimates and require deposits, and it specifies that county recorders cannot charge fees for records needed to file veteran benefits claims. Additionally, it adds requirements to disclose the last day a former employee or contractor worked and the amount of any severance or extra compensation they received. Its wording →
  Adopted
  April 20, 2026