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NE LB579

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Machaela Cavanaugh

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Members of the Nebraska Legislature would be prohibited from being charged any fees for public records requests under sections 84-712 and 84-712.01
  • The fee exemption applies to all copying costs, special service charges, and deposits that custodians can normally require from other requesters
  • Amends existing public records law that currently allows custodians to charge fees up to the actual added cost of making copies available
  • The bill also removes the deposit requirement for legislative requests (custodians can normally require deposits when costs exceed $50)
  • Introduced by Senator M. Cavanaugh on January 22, 2025

Legislative Description

Prohibit charging a fee for public records requests by members of the Legislature

Last Action

Title printed. Carryover bill

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Executive Board1/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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