HB 3310

Abstract

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Expresses legislative intent. Provides that each executive, administrative, or advisory body of this State shall either comply with or deny a request of a member of the General Assembly for public records within 3 business days after its receipt of the request and makes corresponding changes. Provides that "voluminous request" does not include a request made by a member of the General Assembly, among other entities, if the principal purpose of the request is for carrying out the duties of the member of the General Assembly. Provides that if the Public Access Counselor determines that an alleged violation with respect to a requester who is a member of the General Assembly is not unfounded, the Public Access Counselor shall forward a copy of the request for review to the public body within 5 (instead of 7) business days and the public body shall furnish the records or otherwise comply with the instructions of the Public Access Counselor within 5 (instead of 7) business days. Provides that if the requester is a member of the General Assembly, the Public Access Counselor shall issue a binding opinion within 30 (instead of 60) days and can extend the time for issuance of a binding opinion by no more than 15 (instead of 30) business days.