11/12/07-A bill has stalled in the Assembly Judiciary and Ethics Committee would make changes to the state’s open records law.
Wisconsin law now authorizes residents to inspect or obtain records maintained by agencies in the state.
Sponsored by Rep. Gary Bies, R-Sister Bay, AB522 is intended to require that open records requests go directly to the initiating law enforcement agency. Other agencies would be prohibited from releasing information.
Concerns about the wording led the committee to delay consideration of the bill until changes can be made.
For Assembly bill status, call (608) 266-2406. In Wisconsin, call 1-800-362-9472.