Relating to public meetings and records, including public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body, supervision and fees associated with examining and copying public records, employment separation information for certain government employees, contractors, or appointees, and injunctions to restrain vexatious requesters

Progress

1. Introduced
   January 20, 2026
2. Subcommittee
   February 10, 2026
3. Committee
   February 11, 2026
4. Passed House
   February 23, 2026 · 88–1
5. Passed Senate
   April 20, 2026 · 44–0
6. Signed
   May 15, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body. The bill requires the act of giving notice of a meeting of a governmental body to include (1) advising the news media who have filed a request for notice with the governmental body as provided under current law, (2) posting the notice in a prominent and conspicuous place that is designated annually by the governmental body, in a manner such that the notice is visible at all times, and (3) posting the notice on any associated internet site as specified in the bill.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment S-5116; see Amendments. Full bill text

Amendments · 2

1 adopted · 0 failed · 1 pending. Newest first.

• H-8389 · filed April 20, 2026
  Pending
• S-5116 · filed March 19, 2026
  Adopted
  April 20, 2026