Bill > HB164

This bill appropriates $150,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to fund a local government records manager position and establish a publicly accessible website for local electronic records, allowing for their retention and public access. The bill amends existing laws to require the director of state archives to designate such a website with the approval of the municipal records board, and authorizes the local government records manager, or the state archivist if the role is unfilled, to hire specialists to develop and maintain this website. It also clarifies that electronic municipal records stored on this designated website can serve as the official record, eliminating the need for municipalities to keep additional copies if public access is provided cost-free. Furthermore, the bill updates provisions regarding public access to governmental records, allowing for the provision of a website domain name if the record is uploaded online.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

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