HB 2940
Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; creating the First Amendment Open Meetings Protection Act; public meeting recordings; Legislature; legislative committee meetings; monetary damages; effective date.
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Bill overview
This bill, the First Amendment Open Meetings Protection Act, strengthens Oklahoma’s Open Meeting Act to better protect public access to legislative meetings. It requires the recording of most legislative committee and session meetings, ensuring transparency and accountability. The bill also establishes a process for individuals to seek monetary damages if they believe a violation of the Open Meeting Act has occurred, and clarifies the scope of the act to include legislative committee meetings. It is designed to bolster First Amendment rights related to government transparency.
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