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ID S1362

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2020

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 31-2002 to clarify that the Attorney General's investigative authority over county elected officers does not apply to alleged violations of the open meetings law, except as provided in Section 74-208.

  • Adds a new duty to the Attorney General in Section 67-1401 to hear petitions relating to the open meetings law pursuant to Section 74-208(6).

  • Requires prosecuting attorneys to provide written notice of their reasons when taking no action on alleged open meetings violations.

  • Establishes a petition process allowing persons affected by open meetings violations to petition the Attorney General for review if the prosecuting attorney takes no action within 14 days, with a $50 filing fee.

  • Creates a cure period allowing public agencies 14 days to respond to alleged violations and 14 days to cure violations by declaring actions void, which bars imposition of civil penalties.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that the Attorney General shall have a certain duty regarding open meetings.

OPEN MEETINGS

Last Action

Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment

3/5/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/25/2020

Full Bill Text

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