Introduced
by
To establish that it is a violation of the Open Meetings Act for a member of an elected public body to cast a vote on a decision without being physically present.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Ethics
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
by
To allow an exception for a member of a public body who "attends a meeting through electronic means".
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 91 to 19 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To adopt a version of the bill that grants public bodies several exceptions to the proposed policy.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 30 to 7 (details)
To establish that it is a violation of the Open Meetings Act for a member of an elected public body to cast a vote on a decision without being physically present. This would not apply in cases of an emergency or serious illness as defined by the bill, or if a public body is using a video conference system.
