SB 5003 - DIGEST

Recognizes that some citizens have difficulty accessing political processes that rely on public hearings held at locations that are often distant or held at inappropriate times from their residence or workplace. To increase public participation in the political process, the legislature intends to establish and support a self-funding pilot process in cooperation with the state auditor and the secretary of state by which citizens can receive information about public issues and provide feedback to elected officials in a convenient, timely manner and local setting.

Creates the office of citizen councilor.