CA AB339

Requires local agencies to conduct meetings consistent with applicable state and federal civil rights laws, including language access and nondiscrimination obligations.

City councils and county boards of supervisors governing jurisdictions with at least 250,000 people must provide two-way telephonic or internet-based attendance options, continue video streaming if previously provided as of June 15, 2021, and offer in-person public comment opportunities (except during declared emergencies prohibiting in-person meetings).

Mandates all public comment opportunities via telephone or internet receive equal time allotment as in-person comments, with agendas posted with instructions on how to access remote participation options.

Allows local agencies to conduct teleconferenced meetings without physical quorum requirements during declared states of emergency when in-person meetings pose health or safety risks, provided they allow public access via call-in or internet options and do not require pre-submitted comments.

Sections 54953.9 and emergency teleconference provisions expire December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2024, respectively; clarifies the bill constitutes a statewide concern applicable to all cities and counties including charter entities.