The bill amends the regulations governing meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority. It modifies the requirement for the board to meet regularly, removing the stipulation that they must meet at least once a month and allowing for meetings as necessary. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions that permit the board to hold meetings via telephone conference calls, videoconferences, or other telecommunication methods, regardless of existing laws.
Furthermore, the bill establishes specific notice requirements for such meetings, including the provision of a toll-free number for public participation, access information for audiovisual feeds, and instructions for remote participation. It mandates that any materials typically distributed at in-person meetings be made available electronically and requires that meetings conducted through telecommunication methods be recorded and made accessible to the public for at least one year. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.