Establishes general requirements for meetings of governing bodies of political subdivisions in Missouri.

The bill establishes general requirements for meetings of governing bodies of political subdivisions in Missouri. It mandates that each governing body designate a time for public comment at the beginning of each regular public meeting, available to residents, businesses, and taxpayers. The bill sets a minimum time limit of three minutes per speaker during the public comment period and allows governing bodies to limit the public comment period to one hour or twenty speakers.

Establishes general requirements for meetings of governing bodies of political subdivisions in Missouri.

The bill establishes general requirements for meetings of governing bodies of political subdivisions in Missouri. It mandates that each governing body designate a time for public comment at the beginning of each regular public meeting, available to residents, businesses, and taxpayers. The bill sets a minimum time limit of three minutes per speaker during the public comment period and allows governing bodies to limit the public comment period to one hour or twenty speakers.