AR SB614

Circuit courts may only invalidate a governing body's bond issuance action for open meetings violations within 30 days of the action occurring

If a violation is found more than 30 days after the bond authorization, the governing body must cure the violation within 30 days by providing proper public notice, disclosing the violation at a public meeting, and re-authorizing the action

Alternatively, the circuit court shall impose a $1,000 civil penalty on each individual governing body member found responsible for the violation, payable to the claimant within 30 days

Civil penalties cannot be paid using public funds and are supplemental to other available remedies under the Freedom of Information Act

The act's effectiveness is contingent on SB227 of the 95th General Assembly also being enacted; approved April 22, 2025