An Act relating to public records; relating to managing and preserving audio and video recordings; and relating to fees for the inspection and copying of public records under the Alaska Public Records Act.

Summary

The bill expands the definition of a public record in Alaska to include audio and video recordings. It also permits cities and boroughs to require requesters to pay the actual salary and benefit costs of staff who search for and copy the requested records, with payment required before the records are released. This change aims to clarify what materials are subject to public‑record rules and to ensure municipalities can recover the real cost of fulfilling requests.

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