Washington § 42.30.220 - Recording or online streaming by agency encouraged.

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§ 42.30.220. Recording or online streaming by agency encouraged.

(1) Public agencies are encouraged to make an audio or video recording of, or to provide an online streaming option for, all regular meetings of its governing body, and to make recordings of these meetings available online for a minimum of six months.
(2) This section does not alter a local government's recordkeeping requirements under chapter 42.56 RCW.
[ 2022 c 115 s 4.]

Notes

Findings—Intent—2022 c 115: See note following RCW 42.30.230.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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