Bill > S03438

This bill amends the public officers law to require governmental and certain nongovernmental entities to publish public records proactively on the internet that are of public interest. The key provisions of the bill are: - It expands the definition of "agency" to include additional governmental and governmental-affiliated entities beyond just state departments and agencies. - It requires state agencies to make their "publishable state data" available on their websites or the state's open data website, and to post a link to their current fiscal year budget on their website. - It establishes new procedures for appealing denials of records requests, including creating an informal mediation program and allowing the Committee on Open Government to review complaints about frivolous or vexatious requests. - It requires the Committee on Open Government to issue advisory opinions, provide annual training, and appoint an executive director. - It creates a presumption that requestors are entitled to records if there is a question about whether they should be disclosed.