BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 1602: Public records request

Concerning the denial of a public records request because the request is overbroad.

Summary

Prohibits an agency or the Legislature from denying a public records request because it is overbroad.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1602), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to public records requests;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 31, 2005First reading, referred to State Government Operations & Accountability.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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