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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 3211: Public records/texting

Limiting the use of text messaging functions on publicly owned wireless devices.

Summary

  • Prohibits public agencies from using text messaging functions on publicly owned wireless devices unless those messages may be downloaded and stored as public records.

From the Bill Digest (HB 3211), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedMar 6, 2010
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Marko Liias (D-21)
Introduced
March 6, 2010 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010

AN ACT Relating to public records;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marko Liias (D-21)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Mark Miloscia D-30

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 3211 in other sessions

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

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