We opposed a bill which would allow any member of a public body who is 65 years of age or older to participate in meetings of the body remotely, by phone or video. The state Open Meetings Act currently allows for remote participation by public body members under very narrow and specific circumstances – this would greatly expand those conditions in a manner which, we argued, would undermine the goal of accountability by allowing many more public officials to meet and deliberate without being in person. 

 

Sponsors

Representative Evan Shanley and Senator Mark McKenney

Status

Held for Further Study

Session

2023

Bill number

Position

Oppose