SB 170 – Allows members of public governmental bodies to cast roll call votes in a meeting if the member is participating via videoconferencing

• Sponsor: Chappelle-Nadal
• LR Number: 0823S.01T
• Committee: Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections
• Last Action: 9/11/2013 - Legislature voted to override Governor's veto ; Governor's Veto Letter
• Journal Page: S34-35
• Effective Date: August 28, 2013
• House Handler: Smith

Current Bill Summary

SB 170 - Currently, all roll call votes in public meetings of public governmental bodies can only be cast by members that are physically present and in attendance at the meeting. This act allows members cast roll call votes if the member is participating via videoconferencing in such meetings.

JIM ERTLE