HB2927 Summary

• Amends Arizona's public meetings law to require minutes or recordings of all public meetings be available online within three working days and remain available indefinitely.

• Requires public bodies holding meetings exclusively through technological devices to provide the public with both remote and physical location viewing options.

• Modifies public records law to require copies be provided in the least expensive manner possible with preference for electronic copies, with charges based on material costs only.

• Requires the Attorney General to respond to open meetings complaints within 120 days of receipt.

• Establishes that courts shall conduct de novo review of any legal questions arising under the public records chapter, including withholding or redaction decisions by public bodies.