The board “supports” this measure which will prohibit the Legislature from passing any bill until it has been in print for 72 hours prior to a vote. Provides legislative “sunshine” and attempts to stop last minute “gut-and-amend” bills.
Ballot Summary: Prohibits Legislature from passing any bill unless published on Internet for 72 hours before vote. Requires Legislature to record its proceedings and post on Internet. Authorizes use of recordings. Fiscal Impact: One-time costs of $1 million to $2 million and ongoing costs of about $1 million annually to record legislative meetings and make videos of those meetings available on the Internet.
