1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 790

File Code: Regulations and Procedures Prior Year Introduction As: HB 386/98 - CGM
Sponsored By:
Delegate Getty
Entitled:
Public Information - Access to Electronic Public Records

Synopsis:

Expressing the public policy of the State regarding access to electronic public records; specifying costs and procedures regarding access to electronic public records and requirements pertaining to electronic data storage and retrieval systems for public records; specifying the amount that a custodian may charge for access to electronic public records; providing for an appeal process for contesting charges assessed by a custodian; specifying copyright restrictions for public records; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/12
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
2/17
Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES
APPEALS -see also- JUDICIAL REVIEW
COMPUTERS
COPYRIGHT
COUNTIES -see also- CHARTERED COUNTIES; CODE COUNTIES
DISCLOSURE
FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES
PRIVACY
PUBLIC INFORMATION
RECORDS -see also- RCDNGS; LAND RCDS; VITAL RCDS; CRIM BKGD.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS -see also- TELEPHONES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
State Government
( 10-611 , 10-612 , 10-620 , 10-621 , 10-621.1 , 10-621.2 , 10-621.3 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered