State publications: distribution.
Summary
Existing law requires the distribution of state publications, as defined, to specific libraries and depositories, and establishes the policy of the state to make freely available all state publications. This bill would specifically authorize a member of the public, as defined, to copy, share, distribute, or republish a state publication authored by the state.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2017
Last action Feb 1, 2018
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
5
May 26, 2017
Lower · Passed
In committee: Held under submission.
lower
Apr 26, 2017
Committee
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
lower
Apr 5, 2017
Lower · Passed
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 5). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
lower
Mar 9, 2017
Committee
Referred to Com. on A. & A.R.
lower
Feb 19, 2017
Lower · Passed
From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jay Obernolte
RRepublican
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