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This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a law that ensures public access to government information, by changing how public bodies share information about themselves. Specifically, the bill requires each public body to post a brief description of its organization on its website, instead of displaying this information at its administrative or regional offices. The description must include details such as the body's purpose, organizational structure, total operating budget, number and location of offices, employee count, and information about any advisory boards or committees that influence its operations. If a public body does not have a website, it must still display this information at its administrative or regional offices. This change aims to make government information more accessible to the public by leveraging online platforms, which can reach a broader audience more quickly and efficiently than traditional physical postings.

Government Affairs

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2172&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104