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CT HB05412

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Modifies Connecticut General Statutes section 1-225(d) to permit written notice of special meetings to be delivered electronically to members' designated email addresses instead of only by personal delivery.

  • Requires public agencies to post special meeting notices on their websites at least 24 hours before the meeting and file notices with appropriate state or local officials 24 hours in advance.

  • Allows members to waive written notice delivery by filing a written waiver electronically (replacing the previous requirement for telegram waivers).

  • Updates section 1-228 to allow adjournment notices for regular and special meetings to be given electronically using the same procedures as special meeting notices under the amended section 1-225.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2020, and applies to all public agencies except the General Assembly, its houses, and committees.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Electronic Notice Of Special Meetings Under The Freedom Of Information Act.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/06

3/2/2020

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections2/28/2020

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