An Act To Improve Legislative Access To Public Information

LD 1645 modifies Maine's Freedom of Access Act to create a faster process for legislative requests for public records. It requires state agencies to respond within 20 working days to requests submitted by at least three legislators who are members of the government oversight committee, including one committee chair. This change replaces the current system where agencies provide a nonbinding timeline for response. The bill directly affects state agencies handling public records and the legislators serving on the oversight committee.