HB1885 eliminates legislative privilege exemptions from the public records act in Washington.

HB1885 amends the definitions in the public records act to ensure that legislative records, including preliminary drafts and internal communications, are subject to public disclosure. This change applies to both state and local agencies, excluding certain volunteer-held records. The bill redefines "public record" to include internal deliberations concerning bills and communications within the legislature, making these documents accessible to the public.

HB1885 eliminates legislative privilege exemptions from the public records act in Washington.

HB1885 amends the definitions in the public records act to ensure that legislative records, including preliminary drafts and internal communications, are subject to public disclosure. This change applies to both state and local agencies, excluding certain volunteer-held records. The bill redefines "public record" to include internal deliberations concerning bills and communications within the legislature, making these documents accessible to the public.