HB5077 Summary

• Requires the department to make commission meeting time, place, agenda, and written materials publicly available at least 7 days before each meeting.

• Mandates the department keep and publicly release meeting minutes within 72 hours of commission approval and provide transcripts within 7 calendar days of meeting adjournment.

• Requires the department to maintain and publicly release a summary of commission actions within 7 calendar days after each meeting is adjourned.

• Requires the department to make any audio or video recordings of commission meetings or public hearings publicly available within 7 calendar days of the meeting or hearing.

• Assigns at least 2 full-time professional employees to staff the commission and assist in performance of its substantive responsibilities.