Expands use of videoconferencing to purely advisory bodies

This bill allows advisory committees and their subcommittees to let members join meetings remotely using videoconferencing. Under the new rules, these remote participants would count toward the required number of members present to make a decision. However, the law requires that at least one physical location remain open for the public to attend, listen, and watch these meetings in person. The change applies only to groups that provide advice rather than make final decisions, and it does not alter requirements for other types of public bodies.