FOIA-PUBLIC RECORD DEFINITION
Summary
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that all records of (instead of "in the custody or possession of") a public body are presumed to be open to inspection or copying. Changes the definition of "public records" by removing the inclusion of material having been or being used by, received by, in the possession of, or under the control of any public body.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2017
Last action Jan 9, 2019
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 9, 2019
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 17, 2017
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Feb 28, 2017
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive
Feb 10, 2017
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
William R. Haine
DDemocratic
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