The most successful effort focused on reclassifying as private some records of the Utah Educational Savings Plan Trust, a state-run investment program designed to help people save for college. That legislation is awaiting the governor's signature.
An attempt to limit public access to police disciplinary records fizzled after a cold reception from lawmakers and outcry from watchdog groups. SB260 would have given Utah police an exemption established in 2000 for Salt Lake County officers: Disciplinary charges against them wouldn't be made public unless the officer appeals the sanction or agrees to open the records.
HB166 would have kept minutes of public-body meetings private until they are approved at a following meeting. The bill cleared the House but died in the Senate.
- Melinda Rogers
