Existing law provides that, unless otherwise declared by law to be confidential, all public books and records of a state or local governmental entity are required to be open at all times during office hours for the public to inspect, copy or receive a copy thereof. Existing law also authorizes a person to request a copy of a public book or record in any medium in which the book or record is available. (NRS 239.010) This bill creates the Public Records Task Force to evaluate certain topics relating to requests for public records and make certain recommendations. This bill also: (1) prescribes the membership and duties of the Task Force; and (2) requires the Task Force to submit a written report describing its work and recommendations for transmittal to the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Government Affairs and the Senate and Assembly Standing Committees on Government Affairs for the 84th Session of the Legislature.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 239.005, 239.011