1344-S AMH MIEL ANDM 1

SHB 1344 - H AMD 228 ADOPTED 3-17-97

By Representative Mielke

     On page 1, after line 5, strike everything and insert the following:

AVoice recordings or written minutes must be kept of every public meeting of a county legislative authority and shall include any public testimony taken, but this requirement shall not apply to executive sessions.  Copies of the voice recordings or minutes shall be available to the public at a reasonable fee.@

EFFECT:  Makes it explicit that county legislative authorities  must make voice recordings or keep written minutes of public meetings other than executive sessions.