California has a series of open government laws. These provide for open meetings, well-noticed meetings and public access to government documents. They cover virtually every public body in California.

The Brown Act covers local meetings (14 Page PDF Brochure).

The Bagley-Keane Act covers state agency meetings (including the California High Speed Rail Authority).

The California Public Records Act  gives the public extensive rights to access government information (similar to the federal Freedom of Information Act). We have been asked how we get information. It is straightforward in California. You just ask. It does help to keep a record of your request and follow up if you don’t receive it in 2 weeks.