This bill amends the existing law regarding public meeting minutes to enhance transparency and accountability. Specifically, it requires that the minutes of all public meetings include the start time and end time of the meeting, as well as the printed name of the recording secretary who produced the minutes. The language that is being deleted from the current law is the phrase "and a brief description of the subject matter discussed and final decisions," which is replaced by the new requirements for documenting the meeting's start and end times and the recording secretary's name.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing provisions that ensure all meetings are open to the public, allow for the use of recording devices, and stipulate that minutes must be recorded promptly and made available for public inspection within five business days. The effective date of this act is set for 60 days after its passage, which is August 22, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 91-A:2
As Amended by the Senate: 91-A:2
Version adopted by both bodies: 91-A:2