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HF 2539Vetoed by Governor · May 17, 2024

Relating to penalties associated with open meetings violations. Vetoed 5-17-24

Sponsored by the House State Government Committee

Topics:State governmentCities & counties

Same legislation: HF 2062

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 17, 2024
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 18, 2024
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 13, 2024
  4. Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 22, 202492–2
  5. Done: Senate committeeMarch 13, 2024
  6. Done: Passes the SenateApril 18, 202446–0
  7. Done: To the GovernorApril 26, 2024
  8. Stopped: VetoedMay 17, 2024

Vetoed What’s a funnel?

What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.

Amendments · 3

2 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

  • S-5184 · filed April 18, 2024 by Sen. Scott Webster (R)
    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 hosted or organized by a political party, candidate, or civic organization do not count as official meetings under these rules. Its wording →
    Adopted
    April 18, 2024
  • H-8345 · filed April 18, 2024 by
    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. Its wording →
    Never voted on
  • S-5061 · filed March 13, 2024 by
    AI summary This amendment removes the requirement that a court must remove a government member from their position if they break open meeting laws a second time. Its wording →
    Adopted
    April 18, 2024