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This bill modifies the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act by changing the definition of a "public body" to explicitly include the Legislature, which was previously excluded from this definition. The Act requires public bodies to conduct their business in open meetings, ensuring transparency for citizens. By adding the Legislature to the list of entities considered "public bodies," this bill aims to subject legislative sessions and committee meetings to the same open meeting requirements as other governmental entities. Additionally, the bill repeals a section of existing law related to the Legislature, likely to avoid redundancy or conflict with the updated definition. This change will take effect on November 1, 2026.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb2162&Session=2600