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Committee recommends further work on live-streaming mandate, asks for cost and capacity analysis
Summary
The committee recommended HB 1461 (live streaming of properly noticed municipal meetings) for further legislation, while asking the sponsor to consult with municipal officials on costs, staffing, archiving and baseline technical requirements; motion passed 11–5.
The committee voted to recommend further legislation on HB 1461, which would require live streaming of properly noticed meetings and hearings of elected and appointed municipal bodies. Lawmakers broadly supported the transparency aim but repeatedly said the bill as written does not address funding, staffing, archiving or interactions with local cable agreements.
Representatives said some municipalities already…
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