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MN HF2711
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/7/2012
Primary Sponsor
Duane Quam
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AI Summary
- Amends Minnesota Statutes section 13D.01, subdivision 2 to add social media participation as an exception to open meeting law requirements
- Exempts individual members of public bodies from open meeting law when participating in social media forums intended to augment traditional communication methods, regardless of whether a quorum is present
- Requires that social media forums be generally open to public participation to qualify for the exemption
- Prohibits the exemption when a quorum or more members simultaneously or serially participate in a forum section not open to general public participation
- Defines "social media" as web-based and mobile technologies for communication including social networking websites and microblogging platforms used to share information and content in online communities
Legislative Description
Open meeting law exceptions expanded to include social media participation in a forum generally open to public participation.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Government Operations and Elections
3/7/2012
Committee Referrals
Government Operations and Elections3/7/2012
Full Bill Text
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