Public meetings.
Summary
Provides that a member of a governing body may participate but may not vote in a meeting of the governing body by electronic communication if the governing body is attempting to take certain final actions. Restricts the circumstances in which the governing body of a state or local public agency may hold a virtual meeting during a declared disaster emergency without any of the governing body members physically present. Requires a governing body, with certain exceptions, to do the following: (1) Post an agenda at the meeting site that has each agenda item clearly specified. (2) Provide a meeting attendee with a reasonable opportunity to speak regarding an agenda item. (3) Limit all official action to the agenda items. Provides that a meeting that violates these requirements may result in a court action to: (1) void a final action, policy, or decision based upon official action taken at the meeting; or (2) assess civil penalties against the officer or employee responsible for the violation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 4, 2022
Last action Jan 4, 2022
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3
Key actions
0
Committee
0
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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