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HB 0493 - Open and public meetings; agency minutes and online videos; require public commentary be included

Tracking Level: Watch
Sponsor: Valencia Stovall
Last Action: 3/23/2018 - Senate Read Second Time
House Committee: Governmental Affairs
Senate Committee: Government Oversight
Assigned To:
Local Board GovernanceNext Bill

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY: LC 28 8421S

Would require that the minutes for any public meeting by a local governing authority must contain a description of the public comment period; including the name of every person providing comment and a description of the commentary. Would also require that any video records of a public meeting contain the complete meeting (with the exception of executive sessions) and would need to be maintained for at least two years.

 

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2017

 


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