HB 2121-S - DIGEST
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/12/14)

Establishes the open government trainings act.

Requires every member of the governing body of a public agency to complete training on the requirements of the open public meetings act.

Requires each elected state or local official and each person appointed to fill a vacancy in elective office, who is subject to the requirements of the public records act, to complete a training course regarding the provisions of the public records act and the provisions of chapter 40.14 RCW for records retention.

Requires certain designated records officers and public records officers to complete a training course regarding the provisions of the public records act and the provisions of chapter 40.14 RCW for records retention.

Authorizes the attorney general's office to provide information, technical assistance, and training on the provisions of the public records act.