House Bill 811 Summary

• Requires all public records requests be made to the designated custodian of records and establishes that requests must clearly indicate they are public records requests to be valid.

• Directs public agencies to respond to records requests within 3 working days or notify requester if up to 10 working days are needed, and establishes procedures for denying or partially denying requests with written explanation.

• Adds new section 74-126 establishing procedures for public records requests to the legislature, requiring requests be made to the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate with simultaneous copies to the legislative services office.

• Requires state agencies and independent public bodies to publish the name and contact information of their records custodian on their website by January 1, 2019, and update promptly when changes occur.

• Declares the bill effective immediately upon passage and approval as an emergency measure.