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ID H0748
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates a new expedited complaint process in magistrate court for public records disputes, requiring a $100 non-waivable filing fee and complaints filed within 90 days of the agency's response
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Magistrate court proceedings prohibit discovery, witness testimony, oral arguments, and do not require attorneys; judges must issue decisions within 14 days of receiving the agency's response
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Preserves the existing district court remedy for records denials, with petitions allowed within 180 days of denial or after a magistrate court decision
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Updates a code reference in Section 74-114 regarding trade secret disclosure procedures from "74-115(3)" to "74-115(4)" to reflect the new subsection numbering
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Declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide for the filing of a complaint by a person aggrieved and to revise provisions regarding denial of a request for disclosure.
PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Local Government
2/23/2026