FAC Opposes Bill that Could Hinder Public Access to Meetings
Local governments could abuse the provisions of AB 361 and evade the Brown Act’s transparency requirements if they declare a local emergency.
Local governments could abuse the provisions of AB 361 and evade the Brown Act’s transparency requirements if they declare a local emergency.
The bill would enhance public participation in local and state government meetings by ensuring constituents have opportunities to join and comment in person or remotely.
AB 268 runs afoul of the First Amendment and would allow a troubling level of secrecy in death investigations.
SB 16 would expand the types of police actions that would be subject to the California Public Records Act.
It’s FAC’s latest effort to enforce a landmark police transparency law.