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Proposal to require attestation for commercial public‑records requests draws split reaction
Summary
HB 1964 would require requesters of lists of individuals to affirm they will not use the records for commercial purposes and directs the attorney general to provide a templated attestation; cities and counties supported the change while open‑government groups raised legal and access concerns.
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1964, a proposal to standardize how local governments evaluate Public Records Act requests for lists of individuals and to require a requester’s attestation that the records will not be used for commercial purposes.
Proponents including the Association of Washington Cities, the Washington State Association of Counties and cities such as Everett said the legislation would codify court guidance, provide a template from the attorney general’s office and give public‑records officers consistent tools to deny or…
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