Introduced
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To make the legislature subject to open records disclosure requirements, subject to a broad range of exceptions and exemptions. The state Freedom of Information Act does not apply to the legislature or governor's office, due to separation of powers issues. This bill prescribes the duties of the Legislative Council related to appeals and other procedures, document retention requirements for legislative offices, and more. It is part of a package comprised of House Bills 4007 to 4016 that also subjects the governor's office to open records disclosure requirements.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
To extend the Freedom of Information Act to legislators, whose offices are currently exempt, subject to a broad range of exceptions and exemptions. This bill prescribes the duties of the Legislative Council related to appeals and other procedures, document retention requirements for legislative offices, and more. It is part of a package comprised of House Bills 4007 to 4016.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight
