Concerning the public records exemptions accountability committee.

Substitute Senate Bill 5049 modifies the operations of the Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee. This thirteen-member committee, made up of state officials and public appointees, is responsible for reviewing all exemptions to public disclosure in state law. The bill specifies the committee must meet at least four times a year and develop criteria and a schedule for its reviews. Annually, the committee will provide recommendations to state leaders on whether each public disclosure exemption should be continued, modified, or terminated. This aims to ensure ongoing accountability in government transparency.