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HSB 221
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 17, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 17, 2021
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Government offices can now post short versions of public notices in newspapers and put the full details on their websites instead. These offices must decide which notices can be shortened and tell people where to find paper copies in person. They must also offer a way for people to sign up to receive these updates through email.1
Read the official explanation
This bill provides for electronic publication of public notices. _____ site. The bill requires each governmental body subject to the bill to, by rule, ordinance, resolution, or other official action, as appropriate, identify each type of notice, action, or information that may be published in an abridged form and posted on the governmental body’s internet site in lieu of publication and to identify the location of the governmental body’s office where a paper copy of such notices, actions, or information will be available for public inspection. The bill requires a governmental body to provide a method by which persons may opt to receive notices, actions, or other information by electronic mail. Electronic mail addresses possessed by a governmental body for this purpose are not public records subject to disclosure under Code chapter (examination of public records). The bill takes effect July 1, 2022.
House subcommittee
Named February 17, 2021. Meeting: Thursday, February 25 · 12:30 PM · House Lounge (Cancelled).
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