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 Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law regarding open meetings held by state agencies. Specifically, it clarifies that agencies must provide 24-hour notice of agency business to be discussed at a meeting, unless an exception applies. The bill also allows agencies to add items to the agenda during a meeting with a majority vote, provided the reason for the change is announced and the amended agenda is posted on the agency’s website and at its principal office within one business day.
Key provisions
- Agencies must provide 24-hour notice of agency business to be discussed at a meeting.
- Agencies can add items to the agenda during a meeting with a majority vote.
- The reason for agenda changes must be announced at the meeting.
- Amended agendas must be posted on the agency’s website and at its principal office within one business day.
- This does not apply to conference sessions or executive sessions.
- The addition of items to the agenda must arise under subsections (b), (c) or (d).
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Members of the Public
- Pennsylvania Residents
Notable changes
- Clarifies the requirement for 24-hour notice of agency business.
- Allows for the addition of items to the agenda during a meeting with a majority vote.
- Specifies the locations where amended agendas must be posted.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Stefano
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