This bill amends the Code of West Virginia by revising section 29B-1-2, which defines key terms related to public records, and introduces a new section, 29B-1-8, concerning legislative exemptions. The amendments include the deletion of several definitions, such as "custodian," "law-enforcement officer," "person," "public body," "public record," "writing," and "publicly-administered utility enterprise." These changes aim to streamline the definitions used in the context of public records.

The newly added section 29B-1-8 specifies that the provisions of this article do not apply to the Legislative branch if it adopts its own rules governing the disclosure of public records. This exemption allows the Legislative branch to establish its own guidelines for handling public records, thereby providing it with greater autonomy in managing transparency and disclosure.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 29B-1-2, 29B-1-8
Engrossed Version: 29B-1-2, 29B-1-8