SB 39 (2022): exempting information and records contained in law enforcement personnel files from disclosure under the right-to-know law.

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SB 39 (2022)

exempting information and records contained in law enforcement personnel files from disclosure under the right-to-know law.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Right to Know

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate send it back to committee, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 2021 the Senate voted to send it back to committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 5, 2022 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2021, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary

Votes

  • January 5, 2022, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced 01/06/2021 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 14, 2021: Remote Hearing: 01/19/2021, 01:30 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • March 18, 2021: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/18/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 18, 2021: Rereferred to Committee, RC 23Y-1N, MA; 03/18/2021
  • January 5, 2022: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/05/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • January 5, 2022: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/05/2022

Laws It Would Change

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