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• Introduced by Rep. Richard LeBlanc (D) on February 1, 2012, to establish that if a member of a public body is allowed to cast a vote on a decision by the body without being physically present, this is a violation of the state Open Meetings Act.
  • Referred to the House Oversight, Reform, and Ethics Committee on February 1, 2012.
    • Reported in the House on February 14, 2012, with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
  • Substitute offered in the House on February 22, 2012. The substitute failed by voice vote in the House on February 22, 2012.
  • Substitute offered in the House on February 22, 2012. The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on February 22, 2012.
• Passed 94 to 11 in the House on February 28, 2012.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the Senate on February 29, 2012.
  • Referred to the Senate Local Government & Elections Committee on February 29, 2012.