Bill > SF546

This bill relates to the publication of certain public notices by designated public entities. The key provisions are: 1. Amends the code to allow public bond notices to be published in an electronic or written publication with nationwide circulation that is recognized for providing information about public bond sales, in addition to a local newspaper. 2. Allows area education agencies to post notice of a public hearing on their proposed budget on their website instead of in a newspaper. 3. Allows school boards to publish notice of a vacancy either on their website or in the manner prescribed by law, rather than just in a newspaper. 4. Requires official newspapers to post statutorily required public notices on their website within 48 hours, independent of their print publication schedule, and to cross-reference between their print and online versions. It also provides alternative publication requirements if no official newspaper exists in the jurisdiction. 5. Defines key terms like "official newspaper" and "public posting entity" for the purposes of this law. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2025.

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