An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act, which governs open meetings of state agencies. Specifically, it clarifies rules about notifying the public of agency business and outlines exceptions to the requirement that all agenda items be announced in advance. The bill allows agencies to add items to the agenda within 24 hours of a meeting if they arise unexpectedly and are minor in nature, and it provides a process for agencies to change their meeting agendas.
Key provisions
- Agencies must notify the public of items on the agenda before a meeting.
- Agencies can take action on matters arising within 24 hours of a meeting if they are ‘de minimis’.
- Agencies can add items to the agenda during a meeting with a majority vote.
- Changes to the agenda must be announced at the meeting.
- Agencies must post amended agendas on their website and at their principal office.
- The bill amends existing sections of Title 65 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
- The bill clarifies the definition of ‘agency business’.
- The bill outlines specific exceptions to the notification requirements.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Pennsylvania Residents
- Government Watchdogs
- Public Officials
- Members of the Public
Notable changes
- Expands the ability of agencies to add items to the agenda during a meeting.
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Sponsors
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Robert Freeman
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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