Bill > H579

This bill appropriates $91,000 in nonrecurring funds and $4,000 in recurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to equip committee meeting rooms and the House of Representatives chamber with technology that will enable public internet access to legislative proceedings. Specifically, the bill aims to provide real-time streaming and 10-year archival access to both audio and video recordings of committee meetings and chamber proceedings. The bill gives the presiding chair of a legislative committee discretionary power to choose not to video record a meeting, but requires that in such cases, an official audio recording and written minutes must still be maintained in compliance with public records laws. The specific rules for equipment use and availability will be determined by the House of Representatives' rules for each Regular Session. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with the broader goal of increasing government transparency and facilitating public engagement with legislative activities.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H579