Senators press pause on a bill requiring local governments to live stream meetings
- Apr 4, 2023
Sponsored by Sen. James Buck, R-Kokomo, House Bill 1167 would require state governing bodies and local agencies to livestream their meetings and make them easily accessible to the public.
In the Indiana Senate Chamber on Tuesday, Sen. James Buck, R-Kokomo, calls to push back his sponsored House Bill 1167 for two years. `
But despite receiving many favorable votes from legislators, Buck said some local governments testified that they were unhappy with the idea for one reason or another, and he decided with the bill’s author, Rep. Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn, to hold it.
“Move it back two years in order that we can at least show those individual units that would abide by this what we’re trying to do and get a bill that accomplishes the transparency and the input in our communities that we all deserve,†Buck said.
The bill would require that organizations archive their live streams for 90 days. If the governing body did not have internet accessibility, they would be allowed to record their meetings another way.
Lawmakers unanimously agreed with Buck to hold the bill by a vote of 48-0.
Would really like to see State House & Senate as well as Federal House & Senate meetings, bill proposals, voting, and House and Senate Hearings broadcast. Then voters could really see what their elected officials are doing at work. No more mystery and attendance will be noted.
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