The "Meeting Transparency Act" aims to enhance public access to legislative and school board meetings in South Carolina. The bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 2-1-260, which mandates that all meetings of legislative committees be accessible to the public through live electronic access, such as livestreaming on the General Assembly's website. Additionally, it requires that records from these meetings, including circulated documents and meeting minutes, be made available online within twenty-four hours after the meeting concludes. This section specifies that the minutes must include the results of any votes taken by individual members.

Furthermore, the bill introduces Section 59-17-180, which imposes similar requirements for school district board meetings, ensuring they are also available for live viewing and archived online. The act emphasizes the importance of transparency in government proceedings by making it easier for the public to access and review the activities of both legislative committees and school boards. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/12/2024: 2-1-260, 59-17-180
01/14/2025: 2-1-260, 59-17-180
Latest Version: 2-1-260, 59-17-180