Introduced
by
To establish that if a public body takes an action while in violation of the state Open Meetings Act, and then later re-enacts the decision while in compliance with the OMA, this does not exempt public officials from the misdemeanor and civil fine penalties the OMA authorizes for knowingly holding a meeting that violates its public notice and open-door requirements.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
To make circuit courts in the county where an alleged violation takes place the venue for hearing complaints against a local government body.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 90 to 17 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
