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Committee approves annual FOIA training for local officials, pared to one hour
Summary
The committee adopted an amendment trimming a proposed FOIA training requirement to a minimum of one hour annually and advanced SB 381; proponents said public, live training would improve compliance and reduce lawsuits, while municipal counsel cautioned about practical burdens and overlap with existing guidance.
Senators adopted an amendment and moved SB 381 forward after extensive testimony about a proposed annual FOIA training requirement for local officials.
The bill’s sponsor and transparency advocates urged the committee to require at least one hour of public FOIA training each year, delivered in person or via live video. Supporters—including journalists, law professors and citizens—said a mandate would promote understanding of…
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