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This bill amends the Open Meetings Law in Louisiana to allow for electronic voting by members of public bodies, clarifying that votes cast and recorded using electronic machines will satisfy the existing requirement for "viva voce" (spoken aloud) voting. The Open Meetings Law, which ensures transparency by requiring government bodies to conduct their business in public, previously mandated that all votes be spoken aloud and recorded in official minutes. This change, which will be applied retroactively, means that when a public body votes electronically, the recorded electronic vote will be considered a valid public record, maintaining the spirit of open and accountable governance.