2004 House Bill 5852

Penalty for official who fails to honor FOIA

Introduced in the House

May 4, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Ruth Johnson (R-46)

To authorize a civil fine of up to $1,000 for public employees who knowingly withhold information that should be available under the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA). While it applies to all public bodies, this is one of a number of bills that have been introduced to reform ISDs.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations