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OH SB179

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Thomas

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Origin

Senate

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Amend section 101.15 of the Revised Code to require committee chairpersons to establish means for receiving virtual testimony through electronic equipment widely available to the general public
  • Committee chairpersons must provide public access to meetings via teleconference, video conference, or similar electronic technology, ensuring the public can hear and observe discussions
  • Chairpersons must establish a method for witnesses to converse and submit documentary testimony and physical evidence using widely available electronic equipment
  • Bill applies to all committees of either house of the General Assembly, joint committees, and subcommittees, with exceptions for the joint legislative ethics committee and caucus meetings
  • Existing section 101.15 of the Revised Code is repealed and replaced with these new requirements

Legislative Description

Require General Assembly Committee to hear virtual testimony

State and Local Government : State Government

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Government Oversight and Reform

5/19/2021

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight and Reform5/19/2021

Full Bill Text

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