SB491

Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; authorizing executive session for discussion of certain sale, lease, or acquisition; limiting parties allowed to participate in executive session for certain purposes. Effective date.

Complete·5/19/25

Oklahoma SB491 amends the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act to authorize executive sessions for specific discussions and limit participants.

Oklahoma SB491 amends the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act to authorize executive sessions for certain discussions, including sale, lease, or acquisition of property, and limit participants in certain sessions. The bill specifies that executive sessions can be held for appraisal of real property, confidential communications with attorneys, and other specified purposes. It also updates statutory references and sets an effective date.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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2 Nay

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7 Absent

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History

May 19, 2025

Senate

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/19/2025

May 12, 2025

Senate

Enrolled, to House

May 12, 2025

House

Signed, returned to Senate