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SF0025 Bill No.: SF0025 Drafter: LNS LSO No.: 12LSO-0099 Effective Date: July 1, 2012 Enrolled Act No.: SEA0062 Chapter No.: Ch0074 Prime Sponsor: Joint Judiciary Interim Committee Catch Title: Public records. Subject: Right of inspection of public records. Summary/Major Elements: This act: Amends the definition of public records. The amended definition includes any information in a physical form created, accepted or obtained by a state entity or a political subdivision in furtherance of its official function and business which is not privileged or confidential by law. Requires public records to be open for inspection during business hours of the state entity or political subdivision. Requires the entity or political subdivision to notify a requestor of public records within seven business days that the records are unavailable, unless good cause prevents a response within seven days. Specifies that information concerning an agricultural operation, farming or conservation practice provided by an agricultural producer to participate in a program of the state or a political subdivision shall not be disclosed, with the exception of payment information, statistical information or when necessary when responding to a disease or pest threat. Provides a civil penalty for violation of the act.
Public statements
Last checked Aug 7, 5:42 PM
Why they voted this way
The speaker urges a vote in favor because the conference report restores the bill to essentially the same form as when it left the Senate, with only minor grammatical changes requested by staff.
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes the bill because he believes it expands the definition of public records too broadly, potentially exposing personal communications and emails of local officials to public scrutiny while exempting legislators themselves.
Why they voted this way
The speaker urges adoption of the report because it represents a compromise bill that passed the Senate after months of work by the Judiciary Committee and various entities.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports concurrence because an amendment adding redundant language about confidential matters was removed, returning the bill to its original form.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because passing it is necessary for restoring public faith and ensuring openness in local government entities.
D · S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure that constituents can have private conversations with elected officials without those communications becoming public records.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because constituents reveal very private personal information to officials expecting confidentiality, and removing protections would destroy this fundamental trust in government communication.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it removes secrecy from public processes, allowing communities to understand how decisions are made and restoring confidence in government.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because opening up access to government processes restores trust in government and builds a better foundation for governance.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it ensures better local government by allowing constituents to provide feedback on decisions without fear of their communications being exposed, while still maintaining transparency.
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it creates an unfair exemption for the legislature that treats lawmakers differently than other government entities.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it exempts the legislature from its own provisions, which will lead to future political pressure and explanations for why lawmakers are treated differently than others.
R · S01
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports passing the bill because it allows the public to see how local government decisions are made, which is essential for honest discourse and accountability.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because removing privacy protections exposes officials' thought processes and personal constituent interactions, which could be exploited by for-profit media organizations.
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it explicitly lists protections for income tax return information and contested case hearing records in the Public Records Act to prevent fishing expeditions that could expose private citizen data.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes removing provisions regarding deliberative communications because he fears such records could be subject to distortion and intimidation if made public.
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes removing restrictions on individual communications creates a loophole for organizations to hide their decision-making processes from the press by contacting members separately.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes withholding information about studies and spending until a final decision is made creates an unfair playing field for the public.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports maintaining the compromise because he believes making all constituent communications public records could have a chilling effect on people's willingness to share personal details with their representatives.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he cannot understand why every email or personal note shared during a private meeting must be subject to public scrutiny, especially when it involves sensitive personnel situations.
R · S16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that the bill is not merely about media access but aims to help citizens better understand governmental decision-making processes.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that the bill is a compromise developed by the Judiciary Committee following extensive meetings and debate on similar legislation from the previous year.
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Wyoming roll calls
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Official activity
Changes
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Adopted 2nd reading by STEWARD
Adopted Committee of the Whole by BROWN
Adopted 2nd reading by MEIER
Adopted 2nd reading by SCOTT
Adopted 2nd reading by PERKINS
Failed 2nd reading by DOCKSTADER
Failed 2nd reading by DOCKSTADER
Adopted 2nd reading by BURNS
Adopted 3rd reading by MEIER
Adopted Committee of the Whole by BURNS
Adopted Committee of the Whole by BURNS