HB 1594 - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB) |
Revises the public records act to improve public records administration. |
Requires training for records officers and public records officers to address particular issues related to the retention, production, and disclosure of electronic documents. |
Requires the attorney general to establish a consultation program to provide information for developing best practices for local agencies requesting assistance in compliance with the public records act. |
Requires the division of archives and records management in the office of the secretary of state to: (1) Establish and administer a competitive grant program for local agencies to improve certain technology information systems for public records; |
(2) Conduct a study to assess the feasibility of implementing a statewide open records portal through which a user can request and receive a response, relating to public records information, through a single internet web site; and |
(3) Convene a stakeholder group to develop the initial scope and direction of the study. |
Requires the county auditor to charge a surcharge of one dollar per instrument for every document recorded. |
Makes an appropriation from the general fund to the secretary of state solely for purposes of the study. |