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ID H0611

Bill

Status

Passed

3/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public agencies to post meeting notices and agendas electronically if they maintain an online presence through a website or social media platform, in addition to physical posting requirements.

  • Requires agenda items that require a vote to be identified on the agenda as "action items" to provide notice that action may be taken, though identifying an item as an action item does not require a vote to be taken.

  • Establishes three scenarios for agenda amendments: amendments posted 48+ hours before regular meetings or 24+ hours before special meetings become effective immediately; amendments posted less than 48/24 hours before require a governing body vote; amendments after meeting start require a motion with stated reason and good faith explanation, with final action prohibited unless an emergency is declared.

  • Requires declaration and justification of emergency action on newly-added agenda items to be reflected in the meeting minutes.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding open meeting notices and agendas.

TRANSPARENT AND ETHICAL GOVERNMENT

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 21, 2018 Session Law Chapter 223 Effective: 07/01/2018

3/21/2018

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/1/2018
State Affairs2/19/2018

Full Bill Text

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