S.B. 1426 Summary

• Encourages boards to maintain electronic audio or visual recordings of public meetings as permanent public records on their websites, regardless of whether written minutes have been posted.

• Requires boards to provide the state archives with a copy of any meeting recording before removing it from the board's website.

• Amends meeting minutes requirements to include a link to the electronic recording at the beginning of the minutes if one is available.

• Implements recommendations from the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct to increase transparency and public trust in government by facilitating access to governmental deliberations and decisions.

• Takes effect October 1, 2023.