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MS HB1127
Bill
Status
2/28/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Turner
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AI Summary
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Reduces the timeframe for recording meeting minutes from 30 days to 28 days after recess or adjournment of public body meetings under the Open Meetings Act.
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Requires public bodies with websites to post meeting minutes on their website within 35 days after adoption of the minutes.
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Mandates that posted minutes be maintained on the website for at least 12 months after posting.
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Exempts municipalities with populations under 25,000 and counties with populations under 50,000 from the website posting requirements.
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Specifies that technological failures preventing public website access do not constitute violations of the Open Meetings Act.
Legislative Description
Open Meetings Act; revise to require that minutes kept shall be posted on public body's website within certain time after the meeting.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/28/2017