MS HB448

Authorizes public bodies to conduct meetings through teleconference or video means with a quorum established at different locations, provided public access is available at one or more specified public locations.

Allows municipal public bodies to establish a quorum using members on active duty in the United States Armed Forces via teleconference or video devices that enable clear communication and viewing among members.

Requires five days' advance notice for teleconference or video meetings, including date, time, place, purpose, and all public location identifiers; requires roll-call votes recorded by name and audio or audio/visual recordings preserved for three years.

Amends five sections of municipal code (21-3-19, 21-5-13, 21-7-9, 21-8-11, and 21-9-39) to permit quorum establishment through teleconference or video means consistent with Section 25-41-5.

Requires submission to the U.S. Attorney General or District Court for the District of Columbia under the Voting Rights Act of 1965; takes effect upon approval under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.