Amendment H-8345 to HF 2539
Relating to penalties associated with open meetings violations. Vetoed 5-17-24
Never voted on
Filed April 18, 2024 in the House by
What it changes
AI summary This amendment changes the definition of a meeting to clarify that gatherings for purely social or ministerial purposes are not included. It also specifies that meetings organized by political parties, candidates, or civic organizations are not covered by these rules.1
Read the amendment’s wording
- Page 1, before line 1 by inserting: “Section
- Section 21.2, subsection 2, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
- “Meeting” means a gathering in person or by electronic means, formal or informal, of a majority of the members of a governmental body where there is deliberation or action upon any matter within the scope of the governmental body’s policy-making duties. Meetings shall “Meeting” does not include a gathering of members of a governmental body for purely ministerial or social purposes when there is no discussion of policy or no intent to avoid the purposes of this chapter , or a gathering including members of a local governmental body that is hosted or organized by a political party, political candidate, or civic organization .”
- By striking page 1, line 32, through page 3, line
- Title page, by striking lines 1 and 2 and inserting “An Act relating to penalties associated with open meetings violations.”
- By renumbering as necessary. -1- HF 2539.4364.S (1) 90 mb 1/ 1