HB100

Montana HB100 revises public record laws, setting fees and response times for public information requests.

Montana HB100 generally revises public record laws by establishing requirements and deadlines for public agencies that are not local governments. It sets fees for public information requests and establishes a 2-year retention period for information requests and responses for public agencies that are not local governments. The bill also outlines the fees a public agency may charge when responding to a request. The secretary of state is authorized to charge fees, which must be set and deposited in accordance with state law. The fees must be collected in advance.