Did not become law. It stopped in the Senate's Rules Committee on June 25, 2023. The 2023 session has ended.
2023 Regular Session
Senate Bill 417
Directs public bodies to perform search, review and duplication work in responding to public records requests in least expensive manner reasonably possible.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
Directs public bodies to perform search, review and duplication work in responding to public records requests in least expensive manner reasonably possible. Limits hourly rate of compensation that may be charged for public record search, review and duplication work. Requires public body to provide explanation of basis of fee if explanation is sought by public records requester. Enumerates factors public body may take into account in determining to waive or reduce fees, although authorizes public records custodian to waive or reduce fees for any reason. Requires custodian to furnish copy of public record without charge if disclosure primarily benefits general public unless disclosure outweighed by substantial prejudice to custodian or if waiver would prevent custodian from performing other required functions. Provides that public records request by representative of news media is assumed to be in public interest unless custodian demonstrates, in particular instance, that request is not in public interest.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
In the Senate
Sponsor
Its course
January 9 to June 25, 2023, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.
Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.
Every action4 actions on 4 days
In the SenateJan 9 to Jun 25 · stopped167 days
Waiting for a committeeJan 9 to Jan 145 days
RulesJan 14 to Jun 25 · stopped162 days
Text
Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.
l9n doesn't hold this bill's text yet.
What happened
In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.
In the Senate Jan 9 – Jun 25
All 4 actions, as published
- Jan 9Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
- Jan 14Referred to Rules.Senate
- Feb 7Public Hearing held.Senate
- Jun 25In committee upon adjournment.Senate