The bill amends the Open Meetings Act of 1976 by updating Section 9a to enhance the recording requirements for public body meetings. It specifies that every meeting, except those held in closed session, must be recorded in a manner that captures sound. The acceptable formats for these recordings include sound-only recordings, video recordings with both sound and picture, and digital or analog broadcasts that can be recorded.

Additionally, the bill mandates that these recordings be maintained for a minimum of one year from the date of the meeting. They must be stored in a format that allows for reproduction upon request in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. This amendment aims to improve transparency and accountability in public meetings by ensuring that recordings are readily available for public access.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 15.269