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ID S1250

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 74-103 to require public records requests be made to the designated custodian of records, with no penalties assessed if a custodian has not been designated.

  • Clarifies that public records requests must clearly indicate they are public records requests, and requestors' failure to comply provides immunity to public agencies from penalties including attorney's fees.

  • Designates the Legislative Services Office as the custodian for all legislative records under new Section 74-126.

  • Requires all public records requests for the legislature, either house, or individual legislators to be made to the Legislative Services Office, with no obligation to respond to requests made elsewhere.

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

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to provide for public records requests to be made to the custodian of records and to provide for the Legislative Services Office to be designated as the custodian for legislative records.

PUBLIC RECORDS

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Judiciary & Rules

2/2/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/1/2022

Full Bill Text

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