This bill amends existing law to extend the eligibility of newspapers used for public notices and legal advertisements by public bodies until December 31, 2025. Previously, newspapers were deemed eligible for these purposes only until March 1, 2025. The amendment allows public bodies to utilize newspapers in both print and electronic formats for compliance with legal requirements, including providing notice of meetings, soliciting bids, and publishing official documents.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the cost for publishing public notices or legal advertisements in either format shall not exceed the rates established by existing law. It also specifies that no fees will be charged, and no registration will be required for viewing public notices published electronically. This change aims to ensure continued access to public information through newspapers while accommodating the evolving formats of publication.