HB 1940: Changes the law regarding advertisements and orders of publication in newspapers
HB 1940 status: Introduced — Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (updated Jul 13, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialChanges the law regarding advertisements and orders of publication in newspapers. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential cost-saving opportunities for local governments.
Risks
- Potential reduction in revenue for local newspapers that rely on public notice fees.
Society
Benefits
- Modernizing publication methods could increase public accessibility to notices.
Risks
- Risk of reducing notice visibility if requirements shift away from print media.
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Analysis status
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Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentDelivered to Secretary of State (G)
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