Freedom of Information Act; allows public bodies to meet by electronic communication without quorum. (SB1271)
Introduced By
Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (D-Arlington)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2007 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 072862844 |
| 01/10/2007 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
| 01/22/2007 | Assigned GL&T sub: #1 |
| 02/06/2007 | Left in General Laws and Technology |
| 02/06/2007 | Letter sent to FOIA Council |
Comments
This bill was sent to the FOI Advisory Council for further study.