09RS SB30

WWW Version
The hyperlink to a bill draft that precedes a summary contains the most recent version (Introduced/GA/Enacted) of the bill. If the session has ended, the hyperlink contains the latest version of the bill at the time of sine die adjournment. Note that the summary pertains to the bill as introduced, which is often different from the most recent version.

Includes opposite chamber sponsors where requested by primary sponsors of substantially similar bills in both chambers and jointly approved by the Committee on Committees of both chambers. Opposite chamber sponsors are represented in italics.

SB 30/LM (BR 183) - J. Schickel, D. Seum, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, J. Westwood

AN ACT relating to public records.
Create a new section of KRS 65.750 to 65.760 to specify that tapes of communications with a 911 center or emergency dispatch center are not public records; provide for court-ordered release of transcript of conversation; provide for release copies of the actual tapes with permission from persons making the call and persons referenced in the call.

SB 30 - AMENDMENTS

     SCS/LM - Delete reference to any agency other than a 911 communications center; add provision allowing release of tapes without court order to law enforcement agencies and prosecutors; remove provisions requiring court order for release of transcript of information from a tape, redacting personal and other information, and limits on fees for making copy of transcript; permit any person to listen to tape at 911 facility and to make written or other notes or full transcript of tape but not record the tape; require rather than permit court to release copies of tapes for court proceedings; create a Class A misdemeanor for unlawfully recording or broadcasting a tape recording of a 911 communication.

     SFA (1, R. Jones II) - Amend bill to delete requirement that attorneys in civil and criminal actions must obtain a court order to obtain a copy of a 911 communication and provide instead that copy may be obtained by subpoena duces tecum.

     SFA (2, J. Schickel) - Retain original provisions; include other forms of communication retention than tapes; provide that the transcript only of a 911 comunication can be released pursuant to a request under KRS 61.872 and delete reference to KRS 61.378.

     Jan 7-introduced in Senate
     Jan 8-to Judiciary (S)
     Feb 5-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute ; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
     Feb 6-2nd reading, to Rules
     Feb 10-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute
     Feb 11-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12, 2009
     Feb 12-3rd reading, passed 27-9 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2)
     Feb 13-received in House
     Feb 23-to Judiciary (H)

Vote History

Legislature Home Page | Record Front Page