HB2134

Amending the Kansas open records act by limiting certain charges for furnishing records and employee time required to make records available and exempting certain records from disclosure and amending the Kansas open meetings act by providing for the membership calculation of subordinate groups and requiring public bodies or agencies that live stream meetings to ensure that the public is able to observe.

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Kansas HB2134 amends the Kansas Open Records Act and Open Meetings Act, setting fees for record copies and live streaming public meetings.

Kansas HB2134 amends the Kansas Open Records Act by setting fees for copies of public records from the executive branch at $0.25 per page for printed copies and no charge for electronic copies. It also limits fees for employee time to the lowest hourly rate of an employee. The bill exempts certain records from disclosure and establishes appeal processes for fee disputes. Additionally, it amends the Kansas Open Meetings Act by requiring public bodies or agencies that live stream meetings to ensure the public can observe them.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

124 Yea

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Calendar

Mar 3, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 3, 2025

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

House

House Reengrossed on Monday, March 31, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 4, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

House

House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 8, 2025