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MI HB6207
Bill
Status
9/15/2020
Primary Sponsor
Luke Meerman
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AI Summary
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Replaces "shall" with "must" throughout the Open Meetings Act to update statutory language.
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Expands procedures for public body members to participate remotely due to military duty, medical condition, or declared emergencies that risk personal health or safety.
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Creates new section 3a establishing requirements for electronic meetings, including 2-way communication between members and public, 18-hour advance notice posted on websites, and clear explanations of participation methods.
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Requires public bodies maintaining websites to post electronic meeting notices on homepages or dedicated webpages with conspicuous links, and to publish agendas at least 2 hours before electronic meetings.
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Permits typed public comments during electronic meetings and prohibits requiring registration or personal information as a condition of attendance, except for mechanisms necessary to participate in public comment periods.
Legislative Description
Civil rights: open meetings; procedures for electronic meetings of public bodies; provide for. Amend sec. 3 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263) & adds sec. 3a.
Civil rights: open meetings
Last Action
Placed On Third Reading
12/1/2020