The bill amends existing laws regarding public meetings in Wyoming to enhance transparency and public participation. It mandates that public meetings provide live audio or video access to the extent practicable and allows for remote participation by the public. Additionally, it establishes that if an agency offers a timed public comment period, it cannot close the period until the allotted time has elapsed. Agencies are also required to compile minutes for each public meeting and make them accessible on their websites or at other public locations.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that meetings with live audio or video access must be recorded, and these recordings should be made available to the public. It prohibits agencies from restricting the broadcast or recording of public meetings unless there is a reasonable determination that such actions would disrupt the meeting. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 16-4-403