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HB 325 Original 2022 Regular Session Stefanski
Abstract: Repeals the termination provision for authority for the State Bond Commission to hold
one meeting per quarter via electronic means.
Present law requires that meetings of public bodies be open to the public and prohibits a public body
from utilizing any manner of proxy voting procedure, secret balloting, or any other means to
circumvent the intent of present law. Requires that all votes made by members of a public body be
viva voce and be recorded in the minutes, journal, or other official, written proceedings of the body.
Provides exceptions.
Present law authorizes the State Bond Commission to hold periodic meetings via teleconference or
video conference. Provides stipulations regarding such meetings. Limits the number of such
meetings to one teleconference per quarter. Proposed law retains present law.
Present law provides for termination of present law on Aug. 1, 2022. Proposed law repeals present
law.
(Repeals R.S. 42:29(G))