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Introduced
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
In Committee
05/05/2020
05/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
133rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
To enact section 121.221 of the Revised Code to authorize public bodies to meet via teleconference and video conference during a public health state of emergency as declared by the Governor, and to declare an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to enact a new section of the Ohio Revised Code (Section 121.221) that would authorize public bodies to hold meetings via teleconference or video conference during a public health state of emergency declared by the Governor. Under this bill, members of a public body who attend meetings remotely would be considered present in person, allowed to vote, and counted towards a quorum. The bill also requires the public body to make provisions for public attendance at the remote meeting locations. The bill is declared an emergency measure necessary to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and establish an open meetings policy for future public health emergencies.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Refer to Committee: State and Local Government (on 05/05/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA133-HB-557 |
| Bill | http://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_133/bills/hb557/IN/00?format=pdf |
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