Below, find five bills regarding open government, open meetings and public records that are before the North Carolina State Legislature.
Requires large counties and municipalities to tape closed sessions.
Awards attorneys fees to prevailing parties in public records disputes.
Establishes public records mediation and holds individuals liable in civil proceedings for failure to provide access; awards attorneys fees to successful plaintiffs.
Increases disclosure of details about deaths in state facilities and details of facility police and incident reports.
Establishes public records mediation and and awards attorneys fees to successful plaintiffs.