2013 House Bill 4363

Ban local governmental body “phone-in” voting

Introduced in the House

March 5, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Amanda Price (R-89)

To establish that if a member of a public body is allowed to cast a vote on a decision by the body without being physically present, it is a violation of the state Open Meetings Act.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight

May 8, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 15, 2013

Amendment offered

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 16, 2013

Passed in the House 92 to 14 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 21, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

July 16, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.