SB 369 IN

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Allows a member of a governing body of a political subdivision to participate in a meeting electronically subject to the following: (1) Requires the governing body to adopt a written policy establishing procedures for electronic participation. (2) Requires the technology to permit simultaneous communication between members and the public to attend and observe the proceedings. (3) Requires at least 50% of the members to be physically present at the meeting site. (4) Allows a member participating electronically to be counted for quorum purposes. (5) Provides that a member participating electronically may participate in a final action taken by the governing body only if the member can be seen and heard. Exempts governing bodies of state agencies that have a majority of members with disabilities from certain attendance requirements. Provides that if a statute requires a manual signature for attesting or authenticating an obligation issued by certain state and local public entities, an electronic signature has the same force and effect as a manual signature. Adds provisions applicable to state and local public agencies when a state or local disaster emergency is declared. Allows the governing body of a school corporation or charter school (school employer) may allow governing body members and the public to participate electronically in a public hearing required under the law for purposes of collective bargaining. Makes stylistic changes.

• Linda Rogers Republican · author
• Stacey Donato Republican · author
• Rick Niemeyer Republican · author
• Anthony Cook · sponsor

1. Jan 12, 2021 Authored by Senator Rogers · upper
2. Jan 12, 2021 First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government · upper
3. Jan 14, 2021 Senator Donato added as second author · upper
4. Jan 28, 2021 Senator Niemeyer added as third author · upper
5. Feb 1, 2021 Senators Raatz and Lanane added as coauthors · upper
6. Feb 2, 2021 Senator Randolph added as coauthor · upper
7. Feb 8, 2021 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · upper
8. Feb 11, 2021 Second reading: ordered engrossed · upper
9. Feb 15, 2021 Senator Bohacek added as coauthor · upper
10. Feb 15, 2021 House sponsor: Representative Cook · upper
11. Feb 15, 2021 Cosponsors: Representatives Miller and Rowray E · upper
12. Feb 15, 2021 Senator Buck added as coauthor · upper
13. Feb 15, 2021 Senator Kruse added as coauthor · upper
14. Feb 15, 2021 Senator Tomes added as coauthor · upper
15. Feb 15, 2021 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 113: yeas 46, nays 0 · upper
16. Feb 16, 2021 Referred to the House · upper
17. Mar 2, 2021 First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform · lower
18. Apr 1, 2021 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Senate Bill (H) · Apr 1, 2021 · PDF
• Introduced Senate Bill (S) · Jan 12, 2021 · PDF
• Senate Bill (S) · Feb 8, 2021 · PDF