RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.

SB 1617 would require most local government boards to end public meetings by 9:00 p.m., prohibiting the start or continuation of sessions after that time. It directly affects boards like school districts, commissions, and other local governing bodies, but excludes county council meetings from this rule. The key provision sets a clear 9:00 p.m. deadline for all public meetings except those held by county councils. The bill is currently pending a committee hearing scheduled for February 6, 2025.