IL HB5069 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-29 - Referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Makes the following changes with respect to a public body's authority to charge fees when meeting requests for records: removes the requirement that electronically-maintained records be provided in the format requested; removes the prohibition against charging for the first 50 pages of black and white legal sized or letter sized copies; removes the maximum fee permitted for color or other sized copies and for certification; and permits a fee to exceed the actual cost of reproduction and certification if otherwise provided by State statute. Effective immediately.

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Title

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION-FEES

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-01-29 Referred to Rules Committee
2010-01-29 First Reading
2010-01-25 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore

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