HB2134

Kansas HB2134 amends the Kansas Open Records Act and Open Meetings Act, setting fees for record copies and live streaming public meetings.

Kansas HB2134 amends the Kansas Open Records Act by setting fees for copies of public records from the executive branch at $0.25 per page for printed copies and no charge for electronic copies. It also limits fees for employee time to the lowest hourly rate of an employee. The bill exempts certain records from disclosure and establishes appeal processes for fee disputes. Additionally, it amends the Kansas Open Meetings Act by requiring public bodies or agencies that live stream meetings to ensure the public can observe them.