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ID H0447

Bill

Status

Passed

3/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new exemption to Idaho's public records law for records related to proposed or existing critical infrastructure held by public agencies when disclosure would reasonably likely jeopardize safety of persons, property, or public safety.

  • Exempts records including emergency evacuation plans, vulnerability assessments, operation and security manuals, blueprints, and security codes for critical infrastructure.

  • Defines "system" to include electrical, computer and telecommunication systems, electric power generation and distribution, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

  • Defines "critical infrastructure" as any physical or virtual system or asset vital to Idaho or its political subdivisions where incapacity or destruction would have debilitating impact on state or national economic security, public health, or safety.

  • Declares the act an emergency measure effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that records regarding critical infrastructure of any public agency shall be exempt from disclosure.

PUBLIC RECORDS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 23, 2016 Session Law Chapter 164 Effective: 03/23/2016

3/23/2016

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/8/2016
State Affairs2/18/2016
State Affairs2/8/2016

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