Allows electronic meetings for public bodies under specific conditions, including during emergencies and for certain groups.

This bill amends the open meetings act to permit electronic meetings for public bodies under specific conditions. It allows electronic meetings for agricultural commodity groups starting March 31, 2021, and for joint agencies responsible for municipal public employee retirement systems starting February 13, 2024. It also permits electronic meetings for members absent due to military duty or medical conditions. The bill requires public bodies to provide clear explanations and participation details for electronic meetings and mandates advance notice on their websites.

Allows electronic meetings for public bodies under specific conditions, including during emergencies and for certain groups.

This bill amends the open meetings act to permit electronic meetings for public bodies under specific conditions. It allows electronic meetings for agricultural commodity groups starting March 31, 2021, and for joint agencies responsible for municipal public employee retirement systems starting February 13, 2024. It also permits electronic meetings for members absent due to military duty or medical conditions. The bill requires public bodies to provide clear explanations and participation details for electronic meetings and mandates advance notice on their websites.