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AR HB1823

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Vivian Flowers

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Require entities and governing bodies to publish notice of regular meetings online at least 48 hours in advance if they own or maintain a website or social media page
  • Continue existing requirement to furnish meeting information at least 48 hours in advance to anyone who requests it
  • Require entities to notify newspaper, radio, and television representatives, plus other news media that cover meetings, of emergency or special meetings at least 2 hours before the meeting occurs
  • Require entities to publish emergency or special meeting notices online if they own or maintain a website or social media page
  • Define "online" as a website or social media page owned or maintained by the entity or its governing body

Legislative Description

To Amend The Laws Concerning Open Public Meetings Under The Freedom Of Information Act Of 1967; And To Require Notice Of Public Meetings To Be Published Online.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs4/5/2023
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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