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PA SB893

PA SB893
In open meetings, further providing for use of equipment during meetings and for General Assembly meetings covered.


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Introduced
10/25/2019
In Committee
10/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for use of equipment during meetings and for General Assembly meetings covered.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further provide for the use of equipment during open meetings and for the coverage of General Assembly meetings. Specifically, it requires the Senate and House of Representatives to record and post all meetings of committees and hearings on the General Assembly's publicly accessible website, and to live-stream these meetings when technically possible. The bill also clarifies that the Senate and House of Representatives can adopt rules governing the recording or broadcast of their sessions and meetings, except for those covered under the new provisions for General Assembly meetings.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 10/25/2019)

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