HB 3316
Requires video recordings of labor negotiations conducted by or on behalf of certain public bodies.
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Bill overview
This bill requires certain public bodies, including high school districts, education service districts, community college districts, and public universities, to record video of their meetings and labor negotiations. Recordings must be posted on the public body’s website or social media site within seven days. If broadband access is unavailable, an audio recording may be used instead, with exceptions for executive sessions and small school districts.
Key provisions
- Public bodies must record video of meetings and labor negotiations.
- Recordings must be posted on the public body’s website or social media.
- A seven-day deadline exists for posting recordings.
- Audio recordings can be used if broadband access is lacking.
- Executive sessions are exempt from recording requirements.
- School districts with fewer than 50 students are exempt.
- The law applies to labor negotiations regardless of whether they occur in open or closed sessions.
Who is affected
- Public school districts
- Education service districts
- Community college districts
- Public universities
- Union representatives and public body governing boards
Notable changes
- Requires video recording of labor negotiations, which was not previously mandated.
- Establishes a timeframe for posting recordings (seven days).
- Provides an alternative for facilities lacking broadband access (audio recording).
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