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MI SB0504

Bill

Status

Engrossed

9/2/2009

Primary Sponsor

Jason Allen

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Freedom of Information Act (1976 PA 442, MCL 15.243) to modify Section 13 regarding public record exemptions.

  • Changes reference from "department of history, arts, and libraries" to "department of state" regarding archaeological site location information exemptions.

  • Takes effect only upon enactment of Senate Bill No. 503 of the 95th Legislature (tie-bar provision).

  • Preserves existing exemptions for personal information, law enforcement records, trade secrets, medical records, security measures, and other sensitive public records.

  • Maintains balancing test requiring disclosure when public interest in transparency outweighs public interest in nondisclosure for certain categories of records.

Legislative Description

Records; public; department of history, arts, and libraries; abolish, and transfer responsibilities to department of state. Amends sec. 13 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.243). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0503'09

State agencies (existing), state

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

9/2/2009

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/2/2009
Commerce & Tourism4/30/2009

Full Bill Text

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