SB1271: Freedom of Information Act; allows public bodies to meet by electronic communication without quorum.

Chief Patron

Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (D-31)

Mary Margaret Whipple (D-31)
Served: 1996–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

Freedom of Information Act; electronic communication meetings.  Eliminates the requirement that a quorum of a state public body be physically assembled in one primary location in order for the public body to conduct a meeting through electronic communications means (i.e., teleconference). Instead of the quorum, the bill provides that at least two members of the public body be physically assembled at one location. The remainder of the members may teleconference.