AL HB229

Amends Alabama's Open Meetings Act to require that when governmental bodies use electronic communications for members to participate remotely, they must also allow members of the public to participate remotely.

Requires every meeting to have at least one physical location available for in-person attendance, with remote participation information published alongside meeting notices.

Mandates that votes at meetings using electronic communications be conducted as roll call votes with each participant voting individually and audibly to all remote and in-person participants.

Requires a majority of a quorum to be physically present at the noticed meeting location to conduct business or deliberations, and prohibits remote-only participation in executive sessions.

Prohibits electronic participation for specific governmental bodies including the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Public Service Commission, legislative standing committees during session, and bodies conducting quasi-judicial proceedings.

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.