GREEN SHEET REDIGEST
HB 325 2022 Regular Session Stefanski
PUBLIC MEETINGS: Removes provision terminating authority of the State Bond
Commission to hold periodic meetings via electronic means
DIGEST
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 that the State Bond Commission may adopt rules, regulations, and
procedures to allow the public to participate in a meeting via electronic means.
Proposed law requires the State Bond Commission to adopt rules, regulations, and
procedures to allow the public to participate in a meeting via electronic means.
Present law provides for termination of present law on Aug. 1, 2022. Proposed law repeals
present law.
(Amends R.S. 42:29(E); repeals R.S. 42:29(G))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Senate and
Governmental Affairs to the engrossed bill
1. Require the State Bond Commission to adopt rules, regulations, and
procedures to allow the public to participate in a meeting via electronic
means.
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Prepared by Matt Deville.