HB1329

Requires state and county departments to hold public hearings and notify officials when major plans or work efforts significantly affect communities.

This bill mandates that any state or county department planning major initiatives likely to significantly impact community members must hold a public hearing, post notices on their website, and send direct notices to relevant state and county officials. The public hearings must be open to the general public without charge. The bill does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that began before its effective date.