The bill proposes revisions to public records requirements for local governments, allowing certain local governments to dispose of records that have reached the end of their retention period according to an approved retention schedule without needing approval from the local government records destruction subcommittee. This change aims to streamline the process of record disposal for local governments, reducing bureaucratic hurdles.

Additionally, the bill increases the age requirement for documents to be offered to entities interested in historic records from 25 years to 50 years. It also shortens the time frame in which these historic records must be offered to interested entities from 60 days to 30 days prior to disposal. These amendments are intended to enhance the management of public records while ensuring that significant historical documents are preserved and made available to interested parties in a timely manner.

Statutes affected:
SB0374_1.pdf: 2-6-1202, 2-6-1205, 7-5-4124
SB0374_2.pdf: 2-6-1202, 2-6-1205, 7-5-4124
Amended: 2-6-1202, 2-6-1205, 7-5-4124
Introduced: 2-6-1202, 2-6-1205, 7-5-4124