public records; format; fees

SB 1437 amends Arizona's public records law to improve access to government information. It requires public agencies to provide copies of records in electronic format when possible and to charge only for material costs (like paper and ink) for most requests, with exceptions for law enforcement video requests and commercial uses. The bill also mandates that agencies provide an index of withheld records and the reasons for denial when they refuse a request. This affects all Arizona government offices and anyone seeking public records, ensuring clearer access and fee transparency.