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SB70: Prohibiting fees for electronic copies of records under the open records act, exempting from disclosure formally closed investigations with no found violations, requiring county or district attorneys to file reports of violations with the attorney general in October instead of January, determining the membership calculation of subordinate groups under the open meetings act, requiring public bodies or agencies that live stream meetings to ensure that the public is able to observe and providing for a five minute deviation to resume an open meeting at the conclusion of executive sessions.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill aims to make it easier for Kansans to access public records and attend government meetings. It also clarifies how investigations are handled and when reports of violations should be filed.

Who This Affects

The bill affects all Kansans who want to access public records or attend live-streamed government meetings. Specifically, it benefits individuals seeking information about their local governments and the general public attending meetings online.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Last Action

House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

Mar 20, 2025

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