2024 Senate Bill 1023

Civil rights: open meetings; grounds for going into closed session when a public body consults with its attorney; modify.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 15.268), as amended by 2021 PA 166.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill amends the Open Meetings Act to specify conditions for closed sessions, including legal consultations and personnel matters, while prohibiting closed sessions for the independent citizens redistricting commission.

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 2, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Sue Shink (D-14), Erika Geiss (D-1), Mallory McMorrow (D-8), Stephanie Chang (D-3), John Cherry (D-27) and Dayna Polehanki (D-5)

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

Nov. 12, 2024

Reported with substitute S-1

Nov. 13, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 3, 2024

Reported with substitute S-1

Substitute S-1 concurred in by voice vote

Dec. 4, 2024

Passed in the Senate 22 to 14 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 4, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations