Revises provisions relating to governmental administration. (BDR 19-944)

SB 296 strengthens public access to government records by prohibiting state/local agencies from signing confidentiality agreements unless required by existing law. It also requires that early discussions between government entities and private groups (like businesses or community organizations) about proposed rules or regulations to be made public. The bill does not apply to internal government communications or agreements made before October 1, 2025. This directly affects how government agencies handle transparency in rulemaking processes with external stakeholders.