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MI HB5580
Bill
Status
5/14/2014
Primary Sponsor
Gregory MacMaster
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AI Summary
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Requires public body meeting minutes to document "all matters considered by the public body," expanding existing documentation requirements.
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Mandates that minutes include how each member voted on any non-unanimous policy decision, in addition to existing roll call vote requirements.
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Requires minutes to include the main points of discussion supporting and opposing each measure, the name of each person who addresses the public body, subject matter, and a summary of their remarks when no tape recording or electronic record is retained.
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Requires proposed minutes to be made available for public inspection within 8 business days after the meeting and approved minutes within 5 business days after approval.
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Prohibits inclusion of personally identifiable information in minutes that would violate the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Legislative Description
Civil rights; open meetings; open meetings act regarding county commissioners; expand to require minutes to include all topics of discussion, and eliminate anonymity in voting. Amends sec. 9 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.269).
Civil rights, open meetings
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 05/15/2014
5/15/2014