Linda Rogers
- Republican
- Senator
- District 11
Author
Allows a member of a governing body of a political subdivision to participate in a meeting electronically subject to the following: (1) Requires the governing body to adopt a written policy establishing procedures for electronic participation. (2) Requires the technology to permit simultaneous communication between members and the public to attend and observe the proceedings. (3) Requires at least 50% of the members to be physically present at the meeting site. (4) Allows a member participating electronically to be counted for quorum purposes. (5) Provides that a member participating electronically may participate in a final action taken by the governing body only if the member can be seen and heard. Exempts governing bodies of state agencies that have a majority of members with disabilities from certain attendance requirements. Provides that if a statute requires a manual signature for attesting or authenticating an obligation issued by certain state and local public entities, an electronic signature has the same force and effect as a manual signature. Adds provisions applicable to state and local public agencies when a state or local disaster emergency is declared. Allows the governing body of a school corporation or charter school (school employer) may allow governing body members and the public to participate electronically in a public hearing required under the law for purposes of collective bargaining. Makes stylistic changes.
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform
Referred to the House
House sponsor: Representative Cook
Senator Bohacek added as coauthor
Cosponsors: Representatives Miller and Rowray E
Senator Buck added as coauthor
Senator Kruse added as coauthor
Senator Tomes added as coauthor
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 113: yeas 46, nays 0
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Senator Randolph added as coauthor
Senators Raatz and Lanane added as coauthors
Senator Niemeyer added as third author
Senator Donato added as second author
First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
Authored by Senator Rogers
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| Introduced Senate Bill (S) | |
| Senate Bill (S) | |
| Senate Bill (H) |
| Document | Format |
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| Fiscal Note: SB0369.03.COMH.FN001 | |
| Floor Amendment: SB0369.03.COMH.AMH001 |
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