The proposed bill would amend several sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to public meetings and records. Key updates include a requirement for the minutes or recordings of public meetings to be made available online for public inspection within three working days and to remain accessible indefinitely thereafter. Additionally, if a public body meets exclusively through technological devices, it must provide an option for the public to view the meeting both remotely and at a physical location. The Attorney General is mandated to respond to complaints regarding open meeting law violations within 120 days, and public records must be provided in the least expensive manner possible, with a preference for electronic copies.

The bill also clarifies the definition of "advisory committee" or "subcommittee" to include those established at the direction of a public body, and it specifies that notices of regularly occurring meetings do not apply to executive sessions unless statutory requirements are met. Furthermore, it introduces a provision for the court to review any legal questions arising from public records requests, particularly regarding withholding or redaction decisions. Overall, these changes aim to enhance transparency and accessibility in public meetings and records management.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 38-431, 38-431.01, 38-431.02, 38-431.06, 39-121.01, 39-121.02, 39-171, 38-431.03, 41-1279.04, 1-301, 41-151, 41-151.15, 41-151.19, 39-121.03, 39-122, 39-127, 41-1001, 12-349
House Engrossed Version: 38-431, 38-431.01, 38-431.02, 38-431.06, 39-121.01, 39-121.02, 38-431.03, 41-1279.04, 1-301, 41-151, 41-151.15, 41-151.19, 39-121.03, 39-122, 39-127, 41-1001
Senate Engrossed Version: 38-431, 38-431.01, 38-431.02, 38-431.06, 39-121.01, 39-121.02, 38-431.03, 41-1279.04, 1-301, 41-151, 41-151.15, 41-151.19, 39-121.03, 39-122, 39-127, 41-1001, 39-129