Amends and adds to existing law to provide for the electronic publication of public notices on the State Controller's website and to revise provisions regarding publication by first class mail.
PUBLIC NOTICES -- Amends and adds to existing law to provide for the electronic publication of public notices on the State Controller's website and to revise provisions regarding publication by first class mail.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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This proposed legislation allows for electronic publication on the state controller’s website for public notices (including public works projects) and other publications required by law. It directs the state controller to facilitate electronic publications in a staggered implementation schedule. It also directs the state controller to create the ability for users to subscribe and receive push notifications – including those filtered to a geographic location. Finally, it clarifies that notices sent through mail may be included in a regular mailing such as a utility billing.
FISCAL NOTE
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One-time development costs are estimated to be $570,000. Ongoing operation costs are estimated to be $300,000 annually. However, state agencies may save at least $1 million annually in total publication fees and local government entities could also save at least $1 million annually.
LATEST ACTION
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2025
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Jan 21, 2025
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