SB196 Alabama 2023 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2023
Title
Relating to open records; to amend Section 36-12-41, Code of Alabama 1975, and add Sections 36-12-43 and 36-12-44 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to establish procedures for requesting and obtaining public records; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
Description
<p class="bill_description">
Under existing law, individuals have the right
to inspect and obtain a copy of public records of the
state, within certain parameters</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would establish procedures for
requesting and obtaining public records</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would also make nonsubstantive,
technical revisions to update the existing code
language to current style</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to open records; to amend Section 36-12-41,
Code of Alabama 1975, and add Sections 36-12-43 and 36-12-44
to the Code of Alabama 1975, to establish procedures for
requesting and obtaining public records; and to make
nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing
code language to current style.
</p>
Subjects
Public records, procedures established to obtain
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2023 | S | Read Second Time in House of Origin |
| April 12, 2023 | S | Reported Out of Committee in House of Origin |
| April 12, 2023 | S | Reported Favorably from Senate County and Municipal Government |
| April 11, 2023 | S | Introduced and Referred to Senate County and Municipal Government |
| April 11, 2023 | S | Read First Time in House of Origin |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | April 12, 2023 | Finance and Taxation at 10:00 | Senate County and Municipal Government Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB196 Alabama 2023 Session - Introduced |