This bill amends existing Louisiana law regarding the broadcasting of public meetings. It requires certain public bodies, specifically those with a population of 25,000 or more for parishes and 10,000 or more for municipalities, to broadcast their meetings live, including committee meetings. The bill mandates that public notices for these meetings must include sufficient information for the public to locate the broadcast. Additionally, it defines "broadcast live" as the real-time distribution of audio and video via the internet or television.

The bill also stipulates that all proceedings in public meetings must be recorded or broadcasted by nonelected boards or commissions with tax levying authority. It includes provisions that protect public bodies from being penalized for technological failures that prevent live broadcasting, and it clarifies that the requirement does not apply to executive sessions. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of public meetings in Louisiana.

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HB103 Enrolled:
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