CT HB05796

Establishes a task force to study the feasibility of requiring mandatory public comment periods at all public agency meetings in Connecticut

Task force must examine benefits and drawbacks, best practices for comment time limits and sign-up processes, legal considerations, meeting efficiency impacts, staffing costs, and potential for abuse or disruption

Task force will evaluate technology options including electronic comment submission and live internet broadcasting of meetings

Nine-member task force includes legislative appointees from both parties and the executive director of the Freedom of Information Commission, with appointments due within 30 days of passage

Report with findings and recommendations due to the Planning and Development Committee by January 1, 2024, at which point the task force terminates