FOIA: DHAL RULES - H.B. 4952 (H-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 4952 (Substitute H-1 as reported with amendment)
Sponsor: Representative James Koetje
House Committee: Commerce
Senate Committee: Government Operations
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Freedom of Information Act to allow the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries (DHAL), instead of the Secretary of State, to promulgate rules providing for the disclosure of the location of archaeological sites for purposes relating to the preservation or scientific examination of sites. Under the Act, a public body may exempt from disclosure information that would reveal the exact location of archaeological sites, and the Secretary of State may promulgate rules for the disclosure of the location of archaeological sites.
The bill would take effect August 6, 2001, and is tie-barred to House Bill 4941, which would create the DHAL.
MCL 399.111 et al. - Legislative Analyst: G. Towne
FISCAL IMPACT
Please see FISCAL IMPACT on House Bill 4941 (S-1).
Date Completed: 7-11-01 - Fiscal Analyst: M. Tyszkiewicz
- J. Runnelsfloor\hb4952 - Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.