House Bill No. by Representative Jackson amends R.S. 42:23 to enhance transparency in the operations of the Board of Ethics and the Supervisory Committee on Campaign Finance Disclosure. The bill mandates that all proceedings of these bodies be broadcast live and recorded, with the recordings archived online for public access for a minimum of two years. This requirement aims to ensure that the public can easily access and review the activities and decisions made during these meetings.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the Board of Ethics and the Supervisory Committee must utilize state-owned or leased meeting spaces equipped with broadcasting capabilities. It also clarifies that the failure to broadcast due to technological issues will not be considered a violation of the law, and the requirement to broadcast does not apply to executive sessions. The bill retains existing definitions and provisions related to public meetings while introducing these new requirements to promote accountability and public engagement.

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HB21 Original: