MN HF1140

Replaces terminology "telephone or other electronic means" with "interactive technology" throughout Open Meeting Law (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13D), defined as a device, software program, or application allowing individuals in different physical locations to see and hear one another.

Modifies meeting record requirements to allow votes to be recorded in either a journal or minutes, and clarifies that journal or minutes must be open to the public during normal business hours.

Requires entities conducting meetings by interactive technology to ensure all members can hear and see one another, at least one member is physically present at the regular meeting location, all votes are conducted by roll call, and public members at the regular location can participate in discussion and testimony.

Expands remote meeting provisions for state agencies and statewide pension plans to allow members to participate by interactive technology so long as conditions are met; allows public monitoring from remote locations to the extent practical.

Requires entities to post notice on their website at least ten days before regular meetings if interactive technology will be used, and permits public comment from remote locations during declared health pandemics or emergencies when in-person attendance is not feasible.