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MI HB4346

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Coleman

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows municipal public employee retirement system boards to hold meetings electronically under any circumstances, including via telephonic or video conferencing, effective February 13, 2024.

  • Requires municipal retirement boards to set and publish an attendance policy that includes determination of quorum with one or more members participating electronically.

  • Applies to retirement systems as defined in section 3 of the Protecting Local Government Retirement and Benefits Act, 2017 PA 202.

  • Permits remote meeting participation for all members of eligible boards without restriction, unlike other public bodies limited to accommodating absent members due to military duty or medical conditions.

  • Maintains compliance with existing Open Meetings Act requirements regarding 2-way communication, public participation, advance notice on websites, and accessibility for persons with disabilities.

Legislative Description

Civil rights: open meetings; municipal public employee retirement boards; allow meetings subject to open meetings act to be conducted remotely. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).

Civil rights: open meetings

Last Action

Assigned Pa 214'23

12/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Local Government10/31/2023
Local Government And Municipal Finance4/11/2023

Full Bill Text

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