Bill > A10266

This bill makes various amendments to requirements for web-based videoconferencing of public meetings. Key provisions include: - Making the use of web-based videoconferencing with closed captioning abilities mandatory for public bodies, with a minimum number of members required to be physically present for elected officials and at least the presiding officer required to be present for appointed boards and commissions. - Requiring public bodies to adopt written procedures governing member and public attendance, and allowing members with disabilities to be considered present for quorum purposes if they participate remotely. - Enhancing public notice requirements for meetings using videoconferencing, including informing the public of how to view, participate, and access related documents. - Mandating the streaming and recording of public meetings with closed captioning, and maintaining an official government website for each public body. - Expanding the definition of "public body" and defining "videoconferencing" to provide more clarity around the application of these requirements. - Directing the state's Office of Technology to facilitate the use of accessible, web-based videoconferencing applications for public meetings.