Introduced
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To give the legislature the same power to subpoena and investigate records of local governments, authorities, school districts and community colleges that it now has for records of state departments, boards, institutions, and agencies. See also House Bill 4523.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Ethics
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To move back the date the bill goes into effect.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To change the title of the statute to reflect the changes made by the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 4283, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 4283 would extend the state Freedom of Information Act to the legislature.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 69 to 39 (details)
To give certain committees of the legislature the explicit authority to subpoena and investigate records of local governments, authorities, school districts and community colleges. At least one member of the minority party would have to agree. Under current law committees can subpoena state agency personnel and private citizens. See also House Bill 4523.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
