HB4931

Civil rights: open meetings; remote meeting participation for licensing board meetings; allow. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).

Introduced·9/11/25
Introduced Text

Allows remote participation in certain public body meetings in Michigan under specific conditions.

This bill amends the Open Meetings Act to allow remote participation in meetings of public bodies under specific conditions. It permits electronic attendance for members of the public and licensing boards in certain circumstances, such as during a state of emergency or when members are absent due to military duty. It also mandates that public bodies provide advance notice of electronic meetings and make agendas publicly available. The bill sets guidelines for remote participation, including the requirement for two-way communication and the exclusion of the general public from closed sessions.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-1

16 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 12

9:00 AM

House Regulatory Reform

Mar 5

9:00 AM

House Regulatory Reform

History

Mar 17

House

Read A Second Time

Mar 17

House

Substitute (h-1) Adopted

Mar 17

House

Placed On Third Reading