Public Records

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, specifies that, under law regarding records open to public inspection, "public record" or "state record" does not include the device or equipment that may have been used to create or store a public or state record. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. [HB-1875]
As enacted, specifies that, under law regarding records open to public inspection, "public record" or "state record" does not include the device or equipment that may have been used to create or store a public or state record. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Curry Todd Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 353 on 06/03/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes a local government's legislative body to designate certain records as proprietary information, and thereby not subject to public records law. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-1774]
As introduced, authorizes a local government's legislative body to designate certain records as proprietary information, and thereby not subject to public records law. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Larry Miller Held On Desk. on 05/11/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits governmental entities from denying access to records available for public inspection because a governmental entity is involved in civil litigation or a criminal proceeding or contemplating involvement in civil litigation or a criminal proceeding, provided that such records were in existence and available for public inspection prior to initiation or contemplation of the litigation or proceeding. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-1736]
As introduced, prohibits governmental entities from denying access to records available for public inspection because a governmental entity is involved in civil litigation or a criminal proceeding or contemplating involvement in civil litigation or a criminal proceeding, provided that such records were in existence and available for public inspection prior to initiation or contemplation of the litigation or proceeding. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Kernell Taken Off Notice For Cal. In: State & Local Government Committee on 04/26/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes expunction of records of certain persons convicted of simple possession before age 21. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32, Part 1. [HB-1587]
As introduced, authorizes expunction of records of certain persons convicted of simple possession before age 21. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore Action Def. In Judiciary Committee To 2012 on 04/19/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires the chief administrative officer of each entity subject to public records to inform employees and appointees about the requirements of state law concerning public records and the entities' policies for administering public records statutes. - Amends TCA Title 10. [HB-1454]
As introduced, requires the chief administrative officer of each entity subject to public records to inform employees and appointees about the requirements of state law concerning public records and the entities' policies for administering public records statutes. - Amends TCA Title 10.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald McCormick Assigned To S/c General Sub Of S&lg on 03/01/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, provides that all records filed with, created by or in the possession of the court of the judiciary or the office of investigative counsel be maintained by the administrative office of the courts for at least eight years from the date of creation or receipt and that maintenance of the records does not change their status as a public or confidential record. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 8; Title 16; Title 17, Chapter 5 and Title 39, Chapter 16. [HB-1361]
As introduced, provides that all records filed with, created by or in the possession of the court of the judiciary or the office of investigative counsel be maintained by the administrative office of the courts for at least eight years from the date of creation or receipt and that maintenance of the records does not change their status as a public or confidential record. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 8; Title 16; Title 17, Chapter 5 and Title 39, Chapter 16.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vance Dennis Action Def. In Judiciary Committee To 2012 on 05/03/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, designates, as confidential records, certain information submitted to local industrial development corporations by applicant seeking PILOT benefits. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. [HB-1342]
As introduced, designates, as confidential records, certain information submitted to local industrial development corporations by applicant seeking PILOT benefits. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barrett Rich Assigned To S/c General Sub Of S&lg on 03/01/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes certain persons arrested for or charged with misdemeanor offenses, while protesting or challenging the legalization or performance of abortion procedures, to petition for destruction of public records pertaining to such arrests or charges. - Amends TCA Section 40-32-101. [HB-1184]
As introduced, authorizes certain persons arrested for or charged with misdemeanor offenses, while protesting or challenging the legalization or performance of abortion procedures, to petition for destruction of public records pertaining to such arrests or charges. - Amends TCA Section 40-32-101.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Floyd Action Def. In S/c Judiciary Subcommittee To 2012 on 04/20/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes local government entities to file motions to prevent litigation opponents from using the Public Records Act in lieu of discovery. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-1154]
As introduced, authorizes local government entities to file motions to prevent litigation opponents from using the Public Records Act in lieu of discovery. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vance Dennis Rcvd. From H., P1c. on 04/14/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, allows Anderson County register of deeds to redact social security numbers on recorded documents maintained on computers; also allows register of deeds to redact social security numbers on recorded documents at request of certain persons if practicable. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-515. [HB-775]
As enacted, allows Anderson County register of deeds to redact social security numbers on recorded documents maintained on computers; also allows register of deeds to redact social security numbers on recorded documents at request of certain persons if practicable. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-515.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Ragan Pub. Ch. 256 on 05/25/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, clarifies that auditee records, intra-agency and interagency communications, draft reports, schedules, notes, memoranda and other records relating to an audit or investigation are confidential and not open for public inspection. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 3 and Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. [HB-465]
As enacted, clarifies that auditee records, intra-agency and interagency communications, draft reports, schedules, notes, memoranda and other records relating to an audit or investigation are confidential and not open for public inspection. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 3 and Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Watson Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 151 on 05/10/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, makes all records pertaining to licensure or registration by owners of security systems held or kept by a governmental entity confidential; includes all information, photos, presentations, schematics and surveys. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-424]
As enacted, makes all records pertaining to licensure or registration by owners of security systems held or kept by a governmental entity confidential; includes all information, photos, presentations, schematics and surveys. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Pat Marsh Pub. Ch. 168 on 05/10/2011

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State (Idaho)
Idaho 2011 Regular Session

Amends and adds to existing law relating to public records to prohibit the improper or unlawful transfer or removal of public records of the state and/or territory of Idaho. [SB-1026]
Amends and adds to existing law relating to public records to prohibit the improper or unlawful transfer or removal of public records of the state and/or territory of Idaho.

  

Sponsored by: No sponsors Governor Signed Session Law Chapter 302 Effective: 07/01/11 on 04/11/2011

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State (Idaho)
Idaho 2011 Regular Session

Amends existing law relating to public records to provide that public agencies and independent public bodies corporate and politic may impose certain requirements relating to requests for public records; to provide that requests for public records and delivery of public records may be made by electronic mail; to revise provisions relating to inquiries by custodians in connection with requests for public records; to revise fee provisions; to provide that under certain circumstances there shall be no cost or fee charged for examination or copying of public records; to provide that statements of fees shall be itemized; to provide for the aggregation of related requests under certain circumstances; to provide for advance payment of fees; to provide for the crediting of moneys received to certain accounts and to provide for the expenditure of such funds by an agency. [HB-328]
Amends existing law relating to public records to provide that public agencies and independent public bodies corporate and politic may impose certain requirements relating to requests for public records; to provide that requests for public records and delivery of public records may be made by electronic mail; to revise provisions relating to inquiries by custodians in connection with requests for public records; to revise fee provisions; to provide that under certain circumstances there shall be no cost or fee charged for examination or copying (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: No sponsors Governor Signed Session Law Chapter 242 Effective: 04/07/11 For All Current, Ongoing Or Future Requests on 04/07/2011

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State (Idaho)
Idaho 2011 Regular Session

Amends existing law relating to public records to provide that public agencies and independent public bodies corporate and politic may impose certain requirements relating to requests for public records; to provide that requests for public records and delivery of public records may be made by electronic mail; to revise provisions relating to inquiries by custodians in connection with requests for public records; to revise fee provisions; to provide that under certain circumstances there shall be no cost or fee charged for examination or copying of public records; to provide that statements of fees shall be itemized; to provide for the aggregation of related requests under certain circumstances; to provide for advance payment of fees; to provide for the crediting of moneys received to certain accounts and to provide for the expenditure of such funds by an agency. [HB-302]
Amends existing law relating to public records to provide that public agencies and independent public bodies corporate and politic may impose certain requirements relating to requests for public records; to provide that requests for public records and delivery of public records may be made by electronic mail; to revise provisions relating to inquiries by custodians in connection with requests for public records; to revise fee provisions; to provide that under certain circumstances there shall be no cost or fee charged for examination or copying (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: No sponsors Ret'd To St Aff on 03/29/2011

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State (Idaho)
Idaho 2011 Regular Session

Amends existing law relating to public records to provide that public agencies and independent public bodies corporate and politic may impose certain requirements relating to requests for public records; to provide that requests for public records and delivery of public records may be made by electronic mail; to revise provisions relating to inquiries by custodians in connection with requests for public records; to revise fee provisions; to provide that under certain circumstances there shall be no cost or fee charged for examination or copying of public records; to provide that statements of fees shall be itemized; to provide for the aggregation of related requests under certain circumstances; to provide for advance payment of fees; to provide for the crediting of moneys received to certain accounts and to provide for the expenditure of such funds by an agency. [HB-281]
Amends existing law relating to public records to provide that public agencies and independent public bodies corporate and politic may impose certain requirements relating to requests for public records; to provide that requests for public records and delivery of public records may be made by electronic mail; to revise provisions relating to inquiries by custodians in connection with requests for public records; to revise fee provisions; to provide that under certain circumstances there shall be no cost or fee charged for examination or copying (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: No sponsors Rpt Prt on 03/17/2011

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State (Idaho)
Idaho 2011 Regular Session

Amends existing law relating to public records to revise the definition of "state agency." [HB-267]
Amends existing law relating to public records to revise the definition of "state agency."

  

Sponsored by: No sponsors Rpt Prt on 03/15/2011

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2010 Regular Session

Require certain state contracts to be displayed on a searchable internet website. [SB-82]
Require certain state contracts to be displayed on a searchable internet website.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jason Frerichs Signed By Governor S.j. 578 on 03/08/2010

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2010 Regular Session

Redact certain information from public records that may endanger a person's life or safety. [SB-185]
Redact certain information from public records that may endanger a person's life or safety.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Al Novstrup Scheduled For Hearing on 02/16/2010

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2010 Regular Session

Provide procedures by which adopted persons may obtain their original birth certificates. [SB-152]
Provide procedures by which adopted persons may obtain their original birth certificates.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Lust No Motion To Reconsider S.j. 351 on 02/17/2010

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