Bill > S331

This bill modifies North Carolina's legislative document confidentiality rules by changing how drafting requests, information requests, and documents prepared by legislative employees are handled. Previously, these documents and requests were completely confidential and not considered public records. Under the new provisions, certain legislative documents will become publicly available under specific circumstances, such as when a bill is introduced, an amendment is offered in a committee meeting, or a document is distributed in a legislative meeting that is not in executive session. The bill removes language that explicitly stated these documents were not public records, potentially making them more accessible. Legislative employees are still prohibited from revealing the identity of legislators making requests or sharing confidential documents without consent, but the bill provides more pathways for these documents to become public. The changes aim to increase transparency in the legislative process while maintaining some protections for legislators' preliminary work and communication. The bill becomes effective immediately upon becoming law.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S331