Civil rights: open meetings; audio recordings; require for all public body meetings. Amends sec. 9a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.269a).

SB 775 requires all state public meetings to be audio-recorded, expanding a prior rule that only applied to specific boards like licensing commissions. It affects state agencies such as rule-making bodies and commissions by mandating recordings in formats like audio-only, video, or digital broadcasts. The bill requires these recordings to be kept for one year, ensuring they can be accessed by the public under Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act. This policy change enhances transparency by making meeting content more readily available for review.