The proposed bill would amend several sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to public meetings and records. Key updates include the requirement that minutes or recordings of public meetings be made available online for public inspection within three working days and 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 would also be mandated to respond to complaints regarding open meeting law violations within 120 days.

Other significant changes involve the handling of public records requests, stipulating that copies of records must be provided in the least expensive manner possible, with a preference for electronic copies, except for specific law enforcement video requests. The bill also clarifies that the notice of regularly occurring meetings does not apply to executive sessions unless all statutory requirements are met. Furthermore, it introduces a provision for the court to review any legal questions arising from public records requests, ensuring transparency and accountability in the handling of public records.

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