SB 1516 Summary

• Creates four new statutes establishing expedited access procedures for state legislators, the Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, and Commissioner of Agriculture to request governmental records without redactions within 7 days.

• Requires requesters to submit a signed form affirming they will maintain confidentiality of any exempt or confidential information and will not share records without written authorization from the governmental entity.

• Prohibits legislators and certain officers from receiving active criminal intelligence or investigative information from law enforcement agencies during ongoing investigations.

• Mandates governmental entities waive all fees associated with providing records when requests are made using the prescribed form.

• Establishes penalties for non-compliance, including penalties under section 119.10 for improper disclosure and potential sanctions imposed by the legislature for members who violate confidentiality requirements.