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AZ HB2481

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2024

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Parker

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Removes the legislature from the definition of "public body" subject to open meetings law requirements, excluding it from most transparency obligations under Article 38-431.

  • Increases notice requirements for public meetings from 24 hours to 48 hours before meetings for most public bodies, including agenda availability.

  • Requires all public bodies to provide an opportunity for public comment before any final decision, subject to reasonable time, place and manner restrictions.

  • Mandates that meeting agendas be made publicly available online and include hyperlinks to relevant documents, contracts, agreements and proposals under consideration.

  • Exempts political caucuses and conference committees of the legislature from open meetings law, though conference committees must remain open to the public.

Legislative Description

Open meetings; public body; legislature

Public Meetings

Last Action

Senate third reading FAILED voting: (13-14-3-0)

6/12/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules3/7/2024
Government Institutions2/28/2024
Rules1/22/2024
Government1/22/2024

Full Bill Text

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