Modifies exemptions to the sunshine law

HB 2562 modifies Missouri's sunshine law by updating when government meetings and records can be closed to the public. It specifically requires public disclosure of final votes on personnel decisions (hiring/firing/promotion) within 72 hours after a meeting, while allowing closed discussions about individual employee performance. For legal cases, it mandates public disclosure of settlement amounts upon final resolution (unless a court orders otherwise), and requires real estate transaction records to be made public after execution. The bill directly affects local governments, school boards, and public officials managing sensitive records. It does not change existing public access to most government proceedings but clarifies specific disclosure timelines for defined exemptions.