LB579

Prohibit charging a fee for public records requests by members of the Legislature

Failed·4/17/26
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Nebraska LB579 prohibits fees for public records requests by members of the Legislature.

Nebraska LB579 amends the Reissue Revised Statutes to prohibit charging fees for public records requests made by members of the Legislature. It mandates that such requests must be fulfilled within four business days, with an estimate of costs provided if the request exceeds this timeframe. The bill also allows for the waiver or reduction of fees if it is in the public interest. It repeals previous sections and harmonizes provisions to ensure transparency and accessibility of public records.

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Calendar

Feb 18, 2025

12:00 PM

Hearing

Feb 18, 2025

12:00 PM

Executive Board Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Feb 3, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 18, 2025