Bill > HB2231

This bill amends Arizona's open meetings law (specifically Section 38-431.08) to create a new exemption for three-member advisory committees or subcommittees. The bill allows these small committees to exchange communications and discuss matters before them without being subject to open meeting requirements, with one key restriction: the committee cannot include more than one member who is part of a public body. Additionally, the bill makes a minor technical change to language about hearings in prison facilities, updating the phrase "of finding" to "after finding" when describing how quickly the director of corrections must make public findings about restricting hearing attendance. The bill also preserves existing exemptions for judicial proceedings, legislative political caucuses, conference committees, and certain commissions, while maintaining the general principle of transparency in government meetings by allowing most public meetings to remain open to the public. These changes aim to provide some flexibility for small advisory groups while preserving the spirit of open government.

Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81975