If this bill included a provision that all closed door sessions occur behind clear glass doors in a clear glass room with a speaker system to the exterior, it might not be so onerous. The good old boys could meet behind closed door and the public could have its transparency.
In effect, this bill slams the door in the face of the public and shuts out public access to open government. Chaves would be right at home in Frankfort.
In 2006 we already experienced a blow to government transparency that may well benefit by this bill's retroactive feature. The Kentucky Historical Society, an agency of the Commerce Cabinet, defied a ruling of the Attorney General, regarding open records access by its members and public. Members wanted membership roles for the purpose of Society electing officers. The Society turned desperate and even sued its own members to block letting them elect their own officers. The Society is a big sucker on the Commonwealth's budget, deriving more then 90% of its operational costs from taxpayers. Once Moberly's slimy curve ball gets passed, the Commerce Cabinet can hold a closed door session, and suspend the rights of the Society's members or the public without their knowledge. Say bye, bye to representative government!
Wouldn't Mr. Moberly be a lot happier in Argentina?