HB 2576-S2 - DIGEST |
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) |
Creates the public records commission to administer the provisions of the public records act. |
Authorizes a local agency, in order to prevent excessive interference with other essential functions of the local agency, to adopt procedures that: (1) Limit the number of hours it devotes on a monthly basis to responding to public records requests; |
(2) Prioritize requests according to criteria established by the local agency; and |
(3) Encourage public records officers to contact requestors to inquire about the purpose for a request. |
Creates the dedicated open records account. |
Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved. |