Open Records; creating the Public Access Counselor Unit within the Office of the Attorney General; establishing procedures for review of records requests. Emergency.

SB 622 creates a Public Access Counselor Unit within Oklahoma's Attorney General's office to resolve disputes over denied public records requests. Requesters denied access by public bodies (excluding the Legislature and its committees) can file a review within 30 days, prompting the Counselor to issue a binding advisement within 60 days. The bill requires public bodies to respond to the Counselor's requests for records within 7 business days and grants immunity to bodies that comply with the advisement. It prohibits review requests made for commercial purposes and allows the Attorney General to issue advisory opinions to help public bodies avoid future violations.