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CT HB06906

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/15/2023

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "municipal public agency" to include boards of selectmen, city councils, boards of education, boards of finance, zoning commissions, boards of ethics, charter revision commissions, police/fire commissions, inland wetlands commissions, and zoning boards of appeals

  • Requires members of municipal public agencies participating remotely via electronic equipment to be visible on video whenever speaking during debate or casting a vote

  • Maintains existing requirements for 48-hour advance notice of electronic meetings, 24-hour agenda posting, and public access provisions including physical location accommodations upon written request

  • Requires roll call votes (unless unanimous) when any member participates electronically, with meeting minutes recording which members attended in-person versus remotely

  • Effective date: October 1, 2023; amends Section 1-225a of Connecticut general statutes governing Freedom of Information Act meeting requirements

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Member Participation During Remote And Hybrid Municipal Public Agency Meetings Under The Freedom Of Information Act.

Last Action

Tabled for the Calendar, House

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Planning and Development4/25/2023
Government Administration and Elections3/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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