SB 125: Violations of public records, open meetings laws a misdemeanor

The bill would provide teeth to the states laws on public meetings and records, instead of relying on civil action to compel enforcement.

Violations would be considered Class 3 misdemeanors. The maximum fine for a Class 3 misdemeanor is $200, with up to 10 days of community punishment for a first offense.

Primary sponsors: Sen. Thom Goolsby (R)-Wilmington; Sen. Tom Apodaca (R)-Hendersonville
Co-sponsors: Sen. Kathy Harrington (R)-Gastonia; Sen. Wesley Meredith (R)-Fayetteville; Sen. E. S. (Buck) Newton (R)-Wilson; Sen. Brent Jackson (R)-Autryville; Sen. Louis Pate (R)-Mount Olive; Sen. Norman W. Sanderson (R)-Arapahoe.

Bill Text

Filed - 2/21/13

Edition 1 - 2/25/13

NCPA statements

Editorials on this bill

The Daily Dispatch - 3/4/13

Stories on this bill

Carolina Journal - 3/13/13

AP - 3/12/13

The Wilson Times - 2/22/13

The News & Observer - 2/21/13