This bill amends several provisions of Louisiana's public meeting laws, specifically R.S. 42:15(A), 19(A)(2)(a), and 20(B)(1)(a) and (b). It mandates that school boards allow public comment at meetings prior to any votes, with the stipulation that the boards can establish reasonable rules for this process. Additionally, it requires that written public notices of meetings be posted in a manner accessible to the public, either at the public body's principal office or at the meeting location, and also on the public body's website if available.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that minutes from public meetings must be made available within a reasonable timeframe and includes a new requirement for draft minutes to be provided to members of the public body at least five business days before the meeting where they will be approved. The adopted minutes must also be posted on the public body's website for at least three months. These changes aim to enhance transparency and public participation in government meetings.

Statutes affected:
HB1049 Original: 42:19(A)(2), 42:20(A)(3)
HB1049 Engrossed: 42:19(A)(2), 42:20(A)(3)
HB1049 Enrolled: 42:15(A), 42:19(A)(2), 42:20(B)(1)
HB1049 Act 867: 42:15(A), 42:19(A)(2), 42:20(B)(1)