IPRA IMPLEMENTATION STUDY TASK FORCE

Changed the request from the Attorney General to 'convene' a task force to 'request' the Attorney General to convene a task force, slightly softening the directive language.

Added 'administrative solutions or' to the task force's mandate, allowing for non-legislative fixes to be considered.

Replaced the original list of task force members with a new list that includes the Department of Justice and removes the Administrative Office of the Courts and Higher Education Department, while adding specific attorneys and public school representatives.

Added a requirement for the task force to adhere to the Open Meetings Act and specified which groups can provide input, including public schools, higher education, judicial branch, and broadcast journalists.

Added a requirement that the Attorney General appoint the defense and plaintiff attorneys to the task force.

Changed the task force reporting destination from unspecified to the appropriate interim committee dealing with courts, corrections, justice, and the legislative finance committee.

Added a specific deadline requiring the task force to report recommendations by October 1, 2026.