BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5710: Public records act penalties

Concerning penalties awarded for violations of the public records act.

Summary

Limits maximum award to a person seeking access to a public record who prevails against an agency at $5,000 if the agency acted in good faith.
Provides factors for courts to consider when determining whether the agency acted in good faith.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5710), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to penalties awarded for violations of the public records act;

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

Jan 8, 2018Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 3, 2017First reading, referred to State Government.

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

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