Introduced
by
To define the records that would be exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests to the state legislature. These include standard provisions regarding records dealing with security matters, active contract bidding processes, information of a personal nature or business proprietary records, records that would violate attorney-client privilege or involve ongoing litigation, etc. The bill would also exempt records of exchanges between a lawmaker and a constituent. Notably, the bill would exempt records held by the Republican and Democratic caucus staffs, including their communications and public relations operations. This is part of a package comprised of House Bills 5469 to 5478 that would extend the state’s open records law to the legislature.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Ethics
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
To allow the legislature's Auditor General bureau to remain exempt from open records requirements.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 100 to 6 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
