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2021 SESSION
HJ 564 Public records; FOIA Council to study whether FOIA should be amended to allow easier access.
Introduced by: Michael P. Mullin | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council; charges for the production of public records; report. Directs the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council (FOIA Council) to study whether the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allowing public bodies to charge requesters for the production of public records should be amended to make access to public records easier for requesters. The study further directs the FOIA Council to examine the current FOIA provisions on charges and make recommendations on ways to amend such provisions to make the assessment of charges by public bodies for the production of public records more uniform, more transparent, easier to understand, and less costly. The study directs the FOIA Council to consider comments from and seek participation in the study by citizens of the Commonwealth, representatives of state and local government entities, broadcast, print, and electronic media sources, open government organizations, and other interested parties.
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HISTORY
- 01/13/21 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21102750D
- 01/13/21 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/20/21 House: Assigned Rules sub: Studies
- 01/22/21 House: Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (5-Y 0-N)
- 02/05/21 House: Left in Rules