This bill amends existing public records and meetings laws in Wyoming to explicitly include local government associations under the requirements for public records and public meetings. It defines a "local government association" as an entity composed exclusively of political subdivisions, such as boards, commissions, and agencies. The bill also specifies that records of local government associations that are not directly related to public business may be denied inspection. Additionally, it allows local government associations to assess reasonable fees for public records services, while also ensuring that any fees charged by custodians of public records must be authorized by law.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that the term "agency" includes local government associations and defines what constitutes a "meeting" for these associations, emphasizing that such meetings must be open to all members. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability within local government associations by subjecting them to the same public records and meeting standards as other governmental entities.

Statutes affected:
26LSO-0052 v0.5: 16-4-201, 16-4-203, 16-4-204, 16-4-402
26LSO-0052 v0.4: 16-4-201, 16-4-203, 16-4-204, 16-4-402