2020 House Bill 6207

Public meetings during state of emergency

Introduced in the House

Sept. 15, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Luke Meerman (R-88)

To permit a public body in an area covered by a state of emergency and disaster declared by the governor to hold meetings electronically, with members and votes considered to have met the usual requirements, and a requirement that members of the public be allowed to participate by phone or electronically.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 1, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

Amendment offered by Rep. Lori Stone (D-28)

The amendment failed by voice vote