This bill amends the existing law regarding the fees charged by county treasurers for providing transcripts and abstracts of records. It specifies that a county treasurer must provide a transcript of any paper or record upon request, with fees set at 25 cents for various types of abstracts and copies. Notably, the bill introduces a new provision that requests for electronic copies of records are not subject to the standard fee structure, instead establishing a maximum charge of 30 cents per parcel record, capped at $2,000 for each request. Additionally, it mandates that electronic records must be transmitted in a documented format that adheres to open standards.

The bill also clarifies that a request for an electronic copy that includes both winter and summer tax bill amounts is considered a single request, maintaining the $2,000 cap. It prohibits the resale of records obtained under the electronic request provision for commercial purposes and ensures that the county treasurer is not obligated to provide information that is not maintained or controlled by them. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline the process and clarify the fees associated with obtaining records from county treasurers.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 48.101
As Passed by the Senate: 48.101
As Passed by the House: 48.101