Bill > SB70

This bill proposes several changes to Kansas open records and open meetings laws. It prohibits charging fees for electronic copies of public records, exempts formally closed investigations with no found violations from public disclosure, and changes the reporting deadline for county or district attorneys from January to October when filing reports about open records and open meetings act violations to the attorney general. The bill also clarifies rules for subordinate groups of public bodies, specifying that a majority of a subcommittee triggers open meeting requirements. Additionally, it requires public bodies that live stream meetings to ensure the entire meeting is observable through the chosen medium. For public agencies creating subcommittees or subordinate groups, the bill stipulates that a private entity will only be considered part of a public body if it is under the direct or indirect control of that legislative or administrative body. The legislation aims to enhance transparency in government operations by making public records and meetings more accessible while protecting certain sensitive information, such as records from closed investigations where no violations were found.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb70/