BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 5693: "Copy"/public records act

Defining "copy" for purposes of the public records act.

Summary

A definition of copy is added to the PRA to mean a reproduction of a record, either in paper or electronic format, that includes all content of a record that relates to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5693), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to defining "copy" for purposes of the public records act;

No recorded floor votes.

Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 9, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Nov 28, 2011By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 26, 2011By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 16, 2011Senate Rules "X" file.
Mar 4, 2011Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 21, 2011Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 21, 2011GO - Majority; do pass.
Feb 7, 2011First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.

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

SB 5693 (2025–26) Teacher residency & apprent. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5693 (2023–24) Salmon recovery/liability · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5693 (2021–22) Operating budget, supp. · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 297, Laws of 2022
SB 5693 (2019–20) Agricultural supply chains · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5693 (2017–18) Sexually violent predators · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5693 (2015–16) Special commitment center · Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2015
SB 5693 (2013–14) Higher ed support · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5693 (2009–10) Art for public buildings · Did not pass · died in committee