Thursday, January 20, 2011
House Judiciary Committee Endorses FOIA Measure
WEST VIRGINIA....
The House Judiciary Committee endorsed a measure Thursday that would define what that law considers a public record and which records can be revealed under the Freedom of Information Act. The bill says it's any writing prepared or received by a public body, if its content or context relates to the public's business. The committee endorsed a second measure that would exempt certain Division of Juvenile Services records from FOIA. It aims to protect details regarding detention facilities and security policies. Both bills head to the full House.
The House Judiciary Committee endorsed a measure Thursday that would define what that law considers a public record and which records can be revealed under the Freedom of Information Act. The bill says it's any writing prepared or received by a public body, if its content or context relates to the public's business. The committee endorsed a second measure that would exempt certain Division of Juvenile Services records from FOIA. It aims to protect details regarding detention facilities and security policies. Both bills head to the full House.
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