How HSB 505 changes current law

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The bill modifies public notice requirements by expanding notification to individuals who request it and excluding weekends and holidays from the 24-hour notice requirement.

• Section 21.4, subsection 1, paragraph a

  any person who have has filed a request for notice with the governmental body → any person, if the person has filed a request for notice with the governmental body

  The change allows for notification to any individual who requests it, not just the news media.

• Section 21.4, subsection 2, paragraph a

  twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of any meeting of a governmental body, excluding weekend days → twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of any meeting of a governmental body, excluding weekend days and paid holidays as specified in section 1C.2

  The amendment clarifies that the 24-hour notice period does not include weekends and holidays.