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CA AB1291

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jim Frazier

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act to require state bodies to provide at least twice the allotted public comment time to members of the public who use translators or translating technology
  • Exception applies when state bodies use simultaneous translation equipment that allows real-time translated testimony to be heard during the public comment
  • Maintains existing authority for state bodies to adopt reasonable regulations limiting total time for public comment and individual speaker time
  • Does not apply to closed sessions, administrative adjudication proceedings, California Victim Compensation Board hearings, or certain Public Utilities Commission adjudicatory matters
  • Approved by Governor on July 9, 2021

Legislative Description

State bodies: open meetings.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 63, Statutes of 2021.

7/9/2021

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/8/2021
Governmental Organization5/12/2021
Rules5/3/2021
Appropriations4/12/2021
Governmental Organization3/4/2021

Full Bill Text

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