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MI HB5686
Bill
Status
4/25/2024
Primary Sponsor
Pauline Wendzel
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AI Summary
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Amends the Open Meetings Act to permit governing bodies of public community and junior colleges to hold meetings where members participate remotely under any circumstances if certain conditions are met.
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Requires that a resolution authorizing remote participation be passed by the public body before remote meetings can occur.
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Mandates that at least a quorum of members must attend in person at a physical location open to the public.
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Requires that members participating remotely must be visible to other members and the public when speaking or voting, in addition to two-way audio communication.
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Applies to governing bodies established under section 7 of article VIII of the state constitution of 1963 or part 25 of the revised school code.
Legislative Description
Civil rights: open meetings; open meetings act; amend to permit some members of community college boards to attend meetings remotely in any circumstances. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).
Higher education: community colleges
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/25/2024
4/30/2024