2018 Senate Bill 882 / Public Act 467

Exempt school board security discussions from open meetings law

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 28, 2018

Introduced by Sen. David Knezek (D-5)

To exempt school board preventive security planning discussions from the state Open Meetings Act.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight

March 22, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2018

Amendment offered

To add a definition of "school board" that incorporates charter school and community college governing bodies.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To exempt school board preventive security planning discussions from the state Open Meetings Act. This would also apply to the governing bodies of community colleges and charter schools.

Received in the House

June 12, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Education Reform

Dec. 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Dec. 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 18, 2018

Passed in the House 105 to 4 (details)

To exempt school board preventive security planning discussions from the state Open Meetings Act.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 24, 2018