STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27636 / S1338
The proposed legislation would amend Section 74-106, Idaho Code to exempt certain records of a personal
nature from public disclosure under the Public Records Act. The amendment would add language to the general
exclusions found in Section 74-106 (4).
A district court case recently came out in Ada County that indicated personal information, such as residential
address, phone numbers, and email addresses, could not be redacted unless there was a specific statute
authorizing such exemption. Personal information is contained in many other public records than just the
records found in Section 74-106. For example, a utility bill.
In addition to the concern with releasing personal information, there are also public safety concerns if this
information is required to be released. For example, if the requestor has ill intentions and the agency is
required to provide home addresses, or the personal information of juveniles who participate in a city's
recreation programs who are required to fill out a form with the juvenile's home address, and the city is
required to release this information.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no fiscal impact to the general funds of the state of Idaho or units of local governments. The passage
of the amendment neither requires any projected increase or decrease in existing or future general fund
appropriations for the state of Idaho or units of local governments, nor does it require additional staffing or
resources, because it does not change how the agencies respond to public records request.
Contact:
Senator Daniel G. Johnson
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/13/2020, 9:08 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 74-106
Engrossment 1: 74-106