Relating to: public affairs network request for proposals.
AB 1054 requires the state Department of Administration to create a public affairs network providing free, unedited live video and audio coverage of state government proceedings. This includes live streaming all public legislative sessions, prioritizing senate/assembly floor sessions, committee meetings, court proceedings, and related events, with permanent online archives maintained. The network must remain strictly nonpartisan, prohibit charging for access to key sessions (like assembly floor sessions), and ban using coverage for campaign purposes. It directly affects how the public accesses government transparency, ensuring free, real-time access to official proceedings without partisan editing or fees.
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced
Introduced by Representatives Brill, Wichgers, Gustafson and Kreibich;
cosponsored by Senators Bradley, LeMahieu, Felzkowski, Feyen, Testin, Marklein, Cabral-Guevara, Tomczyk, Hutton, Jacque, James, Nass, Quinn, Stafsholt and Wanggaard
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Chuck Wichgers
RRepublican
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Gus Gustafson
RRepublican
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Lindee Brill
RRepublican
P
Rob Kreibich
RRepublican
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