2016 House Bill 5826

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Introduced in the House

Sept. 7, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To prohibit public bodies from suing a person or entity making document requests authorized by the state Freedom of Information Act.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Ethics

Sept. 20, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 22, 2016

Passed in the House 102 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 18, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations