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Lawmakers say judicial‑transparency bill changed to ‘voice only’ after concerns about live video streaming
Summary
Legislators said a proposed judicial‑transparency measure was amended to remove video live‑streaming after constituent and court concerns; sponsors say the bill will continue with court collaboration to protect victims.
Lawmakers discussed a judicial‑transparency bill that had been held in committee after concerns that it might require live video streaming of court proceedings. Speaker said the bill was amended to require voice‑only access rather than video and that the change addressed some constituent and court concerns.
"They thought it was live streaming a video," Speaker said, describing constituent confusion that prompted members to pause consideration. He added that the Legislature has worked with court officials and made changes at their request to protect victims and those who testify. Speaker expressed confidence that support for the amended bill would grow as the changes are understood.
The transcript records no committee vote or bill number during the session and does not include the final language. Participants noted that miscommunication around live‑streaming led to concerns, and that clarifying the technical scope (audio only) was central to resuming movement in committee.
