AB 1821: California Public Records Act: agency response time.

This bill aims to amend the California Public Records Act. It requires state and local agencies to respond to requests for public records within 10 business days, instead of the current 10 days. The bill also extends the time period for agencies to respond by up to 14 business days under unusual circumstances. The legislation seeks to ensure public access to public records and meetings, and makes findings to demonstrate that the enactment furthers the constitutional requirements for this purpose. The bill ensures that agencies comply with statutory enactments related to public records and open meetings, and makes additional findings to demonstrate the need for protecting the interest protected by the limitation.