HB 4002 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 three-tiered notice system (Tier A, B, C) with different publication requirements phased in from 2018-2025, transitioning from primarily newspaper publication to primarily website posting.

• Defines "newspaper" to include print publications meeting specific criteria and online news websites that have operated for at least 2 years and meet content/contact information requirements.

• Requires local governments to maintain permanent public notice archives on websites for at least 5 years and create permanent public notice lists allowing citizens to request notices by mail or email.

• Allows voters to petition for a 5-year requirement that notices be published in newspapers rather than relying solely on websites.