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St. Paul council begins steps to comply with new state live‑streaming law
Summary
St. Paul officials asked the clerk to get internet pricing and discussed technical preparations after reviewing House Enrolled Act No. 1167, which requires certain local governing bodies to provide live-streaming beginning July 1, 2025.
St. Paul town leaders discussed preparations to comply with House Enrolled Act No. 1167, a state law that takes effect July 1, 2025 and requires live streaming of certain local public meetings.
Clerk/Treasurer Alyssa Hall summarized the statute and asked the council to authorize gathering internet pricing to support live-streaming of monthly meetings. The council did not take a final funding vote but instructed Hall to report back with cost estimates.
The measure applies to governing bodies that hold regular meetings in rooms shared with other local boards or that otherwise meet the statute's thresholds. Council members discussed practical steps—securing a reliable connection, equipment and ongoing hosting costs—before any formal contract or budget action is adopted.
The council’s next step is for the clerk to return with pricing and options; a formal appropriation would be required before purchases are made.
