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ID H0588
Bill
Status
3/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 74-103 regarding public records request procedures and response timelines.
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Public agencies must grant or deny records requests within 3 working days of receipt, or notify the requester in writing if additional time is needed.
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Extended deadline of 10 working days applies for Idaho residents and 21 working days for nonresidents if records require location or retrieval.
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If an agency fails to respond within 10 working days, the request is automatically deemed denied.
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Denial or partial denial notices must specify whether an attorney reviewed the request and include the statutory authority for the denial and appeal rights.
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Effective date is July 1, 2024, declared as an emergency measure.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide certain deadlines for producing records pursuant to a public records request.
PUBLIC RECORDS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2024 Session Law Chapter 107 Effective: 07/01/2024
3/20/2024