Revises provisions relating to public records. (BDR 19-430)

AB 51 amends Nevada’s Public Records Act to clarify and update request procedures and fees. It requires written requests identifying the requester and adds a new fee for governmental entities to charge for using personnel or technological resources (like staff time or computer systems), provided they adopt a written fee policy and notify requesters in advance. The bill also specifies that "actual cost" for copies includes direct expenses like paper and ink but excludes fixed costs unrelated to the request. These changes directly affect public agencies handling record requests and individuals seeking public information under Nevada law. The bill is currently pending in committee.