S.B. 1034 Summary

• Authorizes boards to conduct remote meetings using interactive conference technology, with at least one public meeting location with audiovisual connection required.

• Requires boards to provide public notice of how members can remotely view meetings and submit oral testimony, either through internet streaming or telephone conference.

• Establishes requirements for remote meetings including audiovisual interaction capability, roll call voting, recording of meetings when practicable, and automatic 30-minute recess if communication is lost.

• Modifies existing provisions for in-person meetings at multiple sites connected by interactive conference technology to allow additional public participation locations without board members physically present.

• Directs the Office of Information Practices to assess implementation of interactive conference technology meetings and report findings to the Legislature by 40 days before the 2023 regular session; effective January 1, 2022.