SB0420

Civil rights: open meetings; the children trust Michigan state board; allow to meet remotely under the open meetings act. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0418'25

Chamber Passed·9/25/25

Allows the Children Trust Michigan State Board to conduct remote meetings under the Open Meetings Act.

This bill amends the Open Meetings Act to allow the Children Trust Michigan State Board to conduct meetings remotely. It specifies that such meetings must allow for two-way communication, permit public participation, and ensure that members can hear and be heard by others. The bill also mandates that public bodies post advance notice of electronic meetings on their websites, including details on how to participate. The provisions of this bill are contingent on the enactment of Senate Bill No. 418 of the 103rd Legislature.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 22–14 · Sep 25, 2025
Current
Government Operations Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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14 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Sep 10, 2025

12:30 PM

Senate Health Policy

History

Sep 26, 2025

House

Read A First Time

Sep 26, 2025

House

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

Sep 25, 2025

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 236 Yeas 22 Nays 14 Excused 1 Not Voting 0