Bill > AB1379

This bill: Revises the alternative teleconferencing provisions for local agency legislative bodies that were previously only authorized until January 1, 2026, to make them permanent. The bill removes various restrictions on remote participation, such as the limit of 2 meetings per year for "just cause" remote participation, the requirement to provide specific remote access options for the public, and the prohibition on remote participation for more than 3 consecutive months or 20% of regular meetings. The bill also expands the definition of "just cause" for remote participation to include travel related to a member's occupation. The bill requires that legislative bodies have at least 2 in-person meetings per year at a designated physical location. The bill makes related findings to justify the limitations on public access to these teleconference meetings.