Introduced
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To repeal the requirement that local governments publish certain legal notices in local newspapers, and instead require them to post these on their own website. The change would be phased in over a 10 year period.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 62 to 47 (details)
To repeal the requirement that local governments publish certain legal notices in local newspapers, and instead require them to phase-in new "electronic dissemination and archival protocols" over a 10 year period, including rules for posting these on a government or agency's own website. For the first five years voters could decide if they prefer newspaper publication. Governments would have to compile permanent public notice lists enabling regular or electronic mailings to those desiring notice of legal matters.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
