LA HB615

Nonelected boards or commissions with tax-levying authority, state boards authorized to promulgate administrative rules, and state boards authorized to impose fines or fees must broadcast all public meetings live and archive recordings on their websites for at least two years.

Parish governing authorities and school boards in parishes with populations of 25,000 or more must broadcast live all public meetings, including committee meetings.

Municipal governing authorities in cities with populations of 10,000 or more must broadcast live all city council and committee meetings, except committee meetings where members are volunteers.

Public meeting notices must include sufficient information for the public to locate and view the live broadcast.

"Broadcast live" means publicly available audio and video distribution in real or near real time via internet or television; executive sessions are exempt, and technological failures beyond a public body's control do not constitute violations.