Subject Index Freedom of Information Act

New open government legislation

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
July
2009
LawPulse
, Page 330
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature would make the promise of open records real for more people, supporters say.

Freedom of Information Act amended. PA 095-0941

February
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 70
Illinois lawmakers amended section 7 of the Freedom of Information Act to exempt certain data elements from the Illinois Health and Hazardous Substances Registry from public inspection and dissemination. 5 ILCS 140/7.

State police to video tape all traffic stops. PA 095-1009

February
2009
Illinois Law Update
, Page 70
Illinois lawmakers amended the State Police Act to add section 30, which requires the use of video recording cameras in patrol vehicles. 20 ILCS 2610/30.

Streamlined procedures for handling FOIA requests

May
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 232
The Illinois State Board of Education recently adopted amendments to 2 Ill Adm Code 5001, effective on February 22, 2005. 

FOIA requests for public records must be in writing

September
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 456
The Illinois Department of Public Aid recently adopted amendments to 2 Ill Adm Code 1101 effective on July 1, 2004. 

General Assembly passes legislation to make more information available to public; H.B. 3078, S.B. 1150

July
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 342
In May, the General Assembly approved an amendment to the Freedom of Information Act and sent it to the governor's desk.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie McGrath
February
2000
Column
, Page 62
Banks and title insurance; fees for foiled FOIA requests; crafting affirmative action plans; and more.

Day-Care Licensing Records — PA 90-670

February
1999
Illinois Law Update
, Page 73
Public Act 90-670 amends the Freedom of Information Act to allow the public access to records including complaints, results of complaints, and Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) staff findings of licensing violations at day care facilities.

Access to Information

November
1998
Illinois Law Update
, Page 596
On August 24, 1998, the Office of Illinois State Treasurer adopted amendments to sections 651.101, 651.103, and 651.APPENDIX B. 2 Ill Adm Code 651.

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