Loading chat...
ID H0239
Bill
AI Summary
-
Amends Idaho Code Section 9-340D to clarify and expand exemptions from public disclosure for trade secrets, production records, appraisals, bids, and proprietary information held by public agencies.
-
Adds new exemptions from disclosure including academic research records at public institutions of higher education (until published, copyrighted, or patented), laboratory test results for animal and seed health, and individual financial statements of postsecondary educational institutions.
-
Modifies Idaho Code Section 9-343 to require petitioners seeking disclosure of records claimed exempt under trade secrets or taxpayer information provisions to name and serve the person or entity that filed or provided the documents, giving them standing to oppose disclosure.
-
Sets a 180-calendar-day filing deadline for petitions challenging denial of public records requests and requires courts to schedule hearings within 28 calendar days of filing.
-
Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to public writings to provide that certain records are exempt from disclosure and to provide exceptions; and to provide additional provisions relating to proceedings to enforce a right to examine or to receive a copy of certain records.
PUBLIC WRITINGS
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 245 Effective: 04/08/11
4/8/2011