H0437Introduced in the House
Public Records
Introduced by Government Operations Subcommittee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Provides that it is a violation of specified provisions to fail to acknowledge public records request promptly & respond to such request in good faith; revises various provisions relating to custodians of public records, agencies, fees, & penalties; requires written, detailed cost estimate be provided upon request to persons seeking to inspect or copy public record; requires courts to assess specified costs, fees, & penalties.
Where it stands
Died in Rules
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Third Reading RCS#675 · March 4, 2026
111
Yes
0
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
117 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Salzman | 1 | Yes |
| Alex Andrade | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Boyles | 3 | Yes |
| Patt Maney | 4 | Yes |
| Shane Abbott | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Griffitts | 6 | Yes |
| Jason Shoaf | 7 | Yes |
| Gallop Franklin | 8 | Yes |
| Allison Tant | 9 | Yes |
| Chuck Brannan | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
Referred to State Affairs Committee
Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda
Favorable with CS by Government Operations Subcommittee
Reported out of Government Operations Subcommittee
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
CS Filed
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
Referred to State Affairs Committee
Now in Judiciary Committee
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
Favorable by Judiciary Committee
Reported out of Judiciary Committee
Now in Justice Budget Subcommittee
Added to Justice Budget Subcommittee agenda
Favorable by Justice Budget Subcommittee
Reported out of Justice Budget Subcommittee
Now in State Affairs Committee
Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
Favorable by State Affairs Committee
Reported out of State Affairs Committee
Bill released to House Calendar
Added to Second Reading Calendar
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/4/2026)
Read 2nd time
Added to Third Reading Calendar
Read 3rd time
CS passed; YEAS 111, NAYS 0
In Messages
Referred to Rules
Received
Died in Rules
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