BILL · 2009–10 SESSION
SB 5293: Record request denial review
Providing for in camera reviews of denials of public records requests.
Summary
- Authorizes a person who, having requested an opportunity to inspect or copy a public record, believes that a public agency is not entitled to claim an exemption or exemptions, to seek review by the superior court of the applicability of such exemptions.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 20, 2009
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Adam Kline (D-37)
- Introduced
- January 20, 2009 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 15, 2010
AN ACT Relating to in camera reviews of denials of public records requests;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)
7 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.
SB 5293 in other sessions
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