2016 House Bill 5469

Extend open records law to legislature

Introduced in the House

March 16, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Ed McBroom (R-108)

To extend the Freedom of Information Act to legislators, whose offices are currently exempt, subject to a broad range of exceptions and exemptions. This is part of a package comprised of House Bills 5469 to 5478.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Ethics

May 19, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 20, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Ed McBroom (R-108)

To exclude the legislature's Auditor General office from the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Sept. 21, 2016

Passed in the House 100 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 18, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations