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CA SB931

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

Bob Wieckowski

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires legislative bodies with internet websites to email copies of or provide website links to meeting agendas and agenda packets upon request, instead of only mailing them.

  • Allows alternative delivery method when a local agency determines it is technologically infeasible to send all documents electronically: the legislative body must email the agenda or link while mailing other agenda packet documents.

  • Maintains existing provisions allowing requests for alternative formats for persons with disabilities and establishes that failure to receive agenda materials does not invalidate legislative actions.

  • Declares the amendment furthers California Constitutional requirements for public access to local government meetings and writings.

  • Specifies no state reimbursement is required because costs result from a legislative mandate within the scope of constitutional public access provisions.

Legislative Description

Local government meetings: agenda and documents.

Last Action

From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on GOV. & F.

4/2/2020

Committee Referrals

Governance and Finance2/12/2020
Rules2/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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