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CA SB1244

Bill

Status

Passed

9/17/2018

Primary Sponsor

Bob Wieckowski

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces "plaintiff" with "requester" in Government Code Section 6259 regarding California Public Records Act litigation.

  • Clarifies that courts must award court costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the requester if the requester prevails in public records disclosure litigation.

  • Specifies that courts must award court costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the public agency if the court finds the requester's case is clearly frivolous.

  • Adds provision stating the section does not preclude requesters from obtaining fees and costs under other applicable laws.

  • Approved by Governor on September 17, 2018.

Legislative Description

Public records: disclosure.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 463, Statutes of 2018.

9/17/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/11/2018
Judiciary4/4/2018
Rules2/15/2018

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