Bill > SB1023

This bill amends the Open Meetings Act by modifying the grounds for which a public body can go into closed session. Key changes include allowing closed sessions to consult with the public body's attorney regarding pending or potential litigation or to obtain a legal opinion, to consider a demand or offer to settle a claim against the public body, to consider a lawsuit the public body is contemplating filing, and to consult regarding a criminal investigation against a member or employee of the public body. The bill also clarifies language around closed sessions for personnel evaluations, student disciplinary matters, and collective bargaining negotiations.