Introduced
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To restrict members of an elected public body casting a vote without being physically present. This would be allowed in one meeting per year per member, if the individual is absent for what other members deem to be good cause. It would also be allowed if a delay on a personnel or infrastructure issue could raise costs or liability.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To clarify that the proposed provisions for elected bodies apply also to individuals appointed to those bodies.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To allow a public body consisting of elected members to adopt a resolution requiring their physical presence to vote, with none of the exceptions proposed by the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 96 to 12 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform
