SB1420

Open Meeting Act; permitting public bodies to provide opportunity for public comment. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26

Oklahoma SB1420 amends the Open Meeting Act to update notice requirements and public comment opportunities.

Oklahoma SB1420 revises the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act by updating notice requirements for public bodies. It mandates that public bodies provide advance written notice of meetings, including details such as date, time, place, and agenda. The bill also allows public bodies to provide opportunities for public comment on agenda items before any business is transacted. Additionally, it authorizes public bodies to set rules for the time, manner, and order of public comment, including limits on comment duration and registration requirements.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Judiciary Committee: DO PASS

5 Yea

RRDDR

3 Nay

RRR

Calendar

Mar 3

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary 2ND REVISED Hearing

Mar 3

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary REVISED Hearing

History

Mar 5

Senate

Placed on General Order

Mar 3

Senate

Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary