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Virtual Public Meetings Will Soon Be Permissible Again – but Only for Some Governmental Entities, and Only Under Certain...

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In January, Governor DeWine signed House Bill 257, “to authorize certain public bodies to meet virtually,” which will take effect April 9, 2025. During the COVID-19 crisis, most public bodies took emergency action to conduct...more

Foster Garvey PC

Washington Open Public Meetings Act Update

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All changes to the Open Public Meetings Act (“OPMA”) under ESHB 1329 are now in effect. Here’s what you need to know....more

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Governor Newsom Signs Bill Allowing for Virtual Administrative Hearings

On September 30, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) No. 1578, which amends Government Code section 11425.20(a) to provide that administrative hearings shall be open to the public,...more

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Michigan Legislature Passes Open Meetings Act Amendment Allowing Electronic Public Meetings

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On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, the Michigan Legislature adopted amendments to the Open Meetings Act (the "OMA"), which would have immediate effect upon signature by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.  Senate Bill 1108...more

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New OMA Requirements for Virtual Meetings Are Now Law

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On Friday, June 12, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Public Act 101-640,?which, among other things, amends the Open Meetings Act to allow public bodies to hold virtual board meetings without the physical presence of a...more

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