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PA SB893
PA SB893In open meetings, further providing for use of equipment during meetings and for General Assembly meetings covered.
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Introduced
10/25/2019
10/25/2019
In Committee
10/25/2019
10/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Pat Stefano (R)*,
Maria Collett (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Pamela Iovino (D),
Daylin Leach (D),
Scott Martin (R),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Katie Muth (D),
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R),
Last Action
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 10/25/2019)
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