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MI HB4363

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Amanda Price

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires public body members to be physically present at a meeting to cast a vote, or the meeting is not considered open to the public.

  • Clarifies that recording rights (tape-recording, videotaping, live radio broadcast, and live television telecast) do not require prior approval from the public body.

  • Allows public bodies to establish reasonable rules to minimize meeting disruptions, removing language requiring prior approval for recording activities.

  • Updates statutory references for various exempted bodies including the Michigan Compensation Appellate Commission, Employment Relations Commission, and Public Service Commission.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Civil rights; open meetings; physical presence required for vote; clarify. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263).

Civil rights, open meetings

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute S-1

7/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Government Operations5/21/2013
Oversight3/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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