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CA SB411

Bill

Status

Passed

10/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Portantino

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes neighborhood councils in cities with populations over 3,000,000 (Los Angeles) to conduct teleconferenced meetings without full in-person requirements, effective until January 1, 2026.

  • Requires city council authorization via resolution and two-thirds vote by the neighborhood council to use alternate teleconferencing provisions.

  • Mandates provision of call-in and internet-based options for public participation, real-time public comment opportunities, and at least one in-person meeting per year with a quorum present.

  • Requires publicly accessible physical locations during regular business hours (at city council member's office or alternative location) or reasonable accommodations for after-hours meetings.

  • Maintains requirement that at least a quorum of neighborhood council members participate from locations within city boundaries.

Legislative Description

Open meetings: teleconferences: neighborhood councils.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 605, Statutes of 2023.

10/8/2023

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/26/2023
Judiciary4/20/2023
Governance and Finance2/22/2023
Rules2/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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