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IN SB0103
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires public agencies to allow inspection, copying, or provide copies of public records within a reasonable time after receiving a request
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Establishes civil penalties for public officials who knowingly violate open door or public records laws: up to $100 for first violation, up to $500 for additional violations, with penalties deposited into a new education fund for public access training
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Requires local government agencies with email capability to provide meeting notices to non-media requesters via electronic mail or posting on the agency's website
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Mandates courts conduct in camera review of redacted public records to determine if redactions violate disclosure requirements, and authorizes the public access counselor to conduct similar reviews and issue administrative subpoenas to compel production of wrongfully withheld records
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Allows public agencies discretion to withhold records requested by offenders containing personal information about judges, law enforcement officers, or their family members, and permits withholding personal information about minors participating in state educational institution activities
Legislative Description
Public access issues.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
1/4/2012