Lawmaker seeks tough Open Records enforcement

A Georgia lawmaker says she wants to make it a felony to deliberately violate the state's Open Records Act. The law requires public officials to allow citizens to view and photocopy most government documents. State Representative Jill Chambers -- an Atlanta Republican – says her bill would create a $5,000 fine for violating the law. Exceptions include medical or veterinary records, confidential police and prosecution investigative files and individuals' Social Security numbers.