A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 15.262), as amended by 2001 PA 38.
The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Open Meetings Act of 1976 by expanding the definition of "public body" to include additional entities. Specifically, it incorporates the boards or governing bodies of art institute service providers and accredited zoological institutions that receive tax proceeds under the Art Institute Authorities Act of 2010 and the Zoological Authorities Act of 2008, respectively. This amendment aims to ensure that these entities are subject to the same transparency and public meeting requirements as other public bodies. Additionally, the definition of "meeting" is broadened to encompass gatherings of these newly included entities when a quorum is present for deliberating or making decisions on public policy. The bill maintains the existing definitions of "closed session" and "decision" without changes.
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight
