2019 House Bill 4008

Extend open records law to governor

Introduced in the House

Jan. 9, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Vanessa Guerra (D-95)

To extend the Freedom of Information Act to records in the possession of the governor and lieutenant governor’s offices and staff, which are currently exempt. House Bill 4007 proposes a number of specific exceptions and exemptions to such disclosures.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

March 12, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 19, 2019

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 20, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Oversight