HB 4183 Summary

• Establishes the "Local Government Public Notice Act" setting forth methods for local governments to provide public notices through newspapers, websites, and local media outlets.

• Creates a tiered notice system (Tier A, B, and C) with varying publication frequencies and durations in newspapers and online, phased in from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2024, then transitioning to primarily website-based notices starting January 1, 2025.

• Allows local governments to enter contracts with local media outlets or third-party entities to host public notices on their websites instead of the government's own site.

• Requires local governments and newspapers/media outlets to maintain archived copies of public notices for at least 5 years and permits individuals to request placement on a permanent public notice list to receive notices by mail or email.

• Permits voters to petition for a ballot measure requiring newspaper publication of notices for 5 additional years beyond the act's initial timeline provisions.