To restrict members of an elected public body casting a vote without being physically present. This would be allowed in one meeting per year per member, if the individual is absent for what other members deem to be good cause. It would also be allowed if a delay on a personnel or infrastructure issue could raise costs or liability.   Official Text and Analysis.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To clarify that the proposed provisions for elected bodies apply also to individuals appointed to those bodies.

To allow a public body consisting of elected members to adopt a resolution requiring their physical presence to vote, with none of the exceptions proposed by the bill.