HB 1648-S - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/11/05)

Declares that "executive session" means any nonpublic meeting of a governing body held for one or more of the purposes enumerated in RCW 42.30.110.

Provides that, except as otherwise provided in chapter 42.30 RCW, it is unlawful for any person to knowingly violate RCW 9.73.030 by intercepting or recording communications or conversations: (1) In an executive session held pursuant to chapter 42.30 RCW; and

(2) Without the clear consent of the governing body that has convened the subject executive session.

Declares that a person who violates this act is guilty of committing a class C felony.

Declares that nothing in this act is deemed to prohibit a person from exercising his or her right to record communications and conversations that take place during an open and public meeting.