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HI SB335

Bill

Status

Passed

7/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public meeting notices to include instructions on how to request auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including a reasonable response deadline if applicable.

  • Mandates boards post notices in their offices and retain proof of filing notices with the Lieutenant Governor's office or county clerk's office, rather than simply providing copies.

  • Requires the Lieutenant Governor's office or county clerk's office to timely post all meeting notices in paper or electronic format in a central location in a public building.

  • Requires emergency meeting agendas and findings to be filed with the Lieutenant Governor's office or county clerk's office and posted in the board's office, in addition to electronic posting.

  • Aims to ensure equal access to public meeting notices for individuals with disabilities who lack computer access or cannot use computers due to disability.

Legislative Description

Relating To Public Meetings.

Notice

Last Action

Act 244, 07/02/2019 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346).

7/9/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance3/22/2019
Judiciary3/7/2019
Judiciary2/15/2019
Government Operations1/22/2019

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