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GA HB758

GA HB758
State government; make Open Records Act applicable to General Assembly


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Introduced
03/15/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records, so as to make the Open Records Act and provisions for the inspection of public records applicable to the General Assembly, including its committees, commissions, and offices; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to make the Open Records Act, which provides for the inspection of public records, applicable to the General Assembly, including its committees, commissions, and offices. It revises the definition of "agency" under the Act to explicitly include the General Assembly and its related bodies, as well as certain associations and organizations that receive significant funding from political subdivisions. The bill also repeals any conflicting laws, effectively expanding public access to records held by the state legislature.

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

House Second Readers (on 03/17/2021)

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