Bill
Bill > SB554
PA SB554
PA SB554In open meetings, further providing for public notice and providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.
summary
Introduced
04/13/2021
04/13/2021
In Committee
06/25/2021
06/25/2021
Crossed Over
06/09/2021
06/09/2021
Passed
06/28/2021
06/28/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/30/2021
06/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for public notice and providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's public meeting laws to require additional notification of agency business to be considered at public meetings. Specifically, it requires agencies to post the meeting agenda on their website and at the meeting location at least 24 hours in advance, as well as make copies available to attendees. The bill also outlines exceptions where this advance agenda notification is not required, such as for emergency matters or minor items added during the meeting. Additionally, the bill specifies requirements for public notice of meetings held by the state legislature within the Capitol complex.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Pat Stefano (R)*,
Ryan Aument (R),
Patrick Browne (R),
Scott Martin (R),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Judy Schwank (D),
Tony Williams (D),
Last Action
Act No. 65 of 2021 (on 06/30/2021)
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...