Bill > AB1444

This bill requires public notices that are legally mandated to be published in newspapers of general circulation to be published in three places: the newspaper's print edition, the newspaper's internet website or electronic newspaper, and a statewide internet website (currently capublicnotice.com) maintained by a majority of California newspapers. The bill recognizes the historical importance of newspapers in disseminating public information, particularly for diverse and elderly communities, and seeks to modernize public notice requirements by expanding access through online platforms while maintaining traditional print publication. The legislative findings emphasize the role of newspapers, especially ethnic media, in informing communities about important legal events such as public agency hearings, school board budgets, trustee sales, and estate administration petitions. By requiring publication across print and digital platforms, the bill aims to ensure broader public access to critical information while preserving the longstanding practice of public notice publication in newspapers of general circulation.

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