State Government – Council for Open Data – Membership and Responsibilities

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The law changes the Council on Open Data to the Council for Open Data, revises who sits on the council, how long they serve, and what the council must do. It adds duties to advise on data initiatives, build partnerships with community and social‑service groups, and oversee open‑data portals. The changes aim to improve public access to state data and coordinate efforts across agencies.

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Hearings

• Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill Hearing
  Government, Labor, and Elections · Jan 27, 2026

History

1. Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 104
2. Apr 9, 2026Returned Passed
3. Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Apr 7, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 6, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
6. Mar 6, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
7. Mar 5, 2026Third Reading Passed
8. Mar 4, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
9. Mar 3, 2026Motion Special Order until 03/04 (Delegate Szeliga) Adopted
10. Mar 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
11. Mar 2, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
12. Jan 21, 2026Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Chair, Government, Labor, and Elections Committee · sponsor

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