If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes by adding a specific exemption to the open meeting law for communications among a quorum of a three-member advisory committee or subcommittee. This exemption would allow discussions or deliberations concerning matters before the committee or subcommittee to occur without being subject to the open meeting requirements. Additionally, the bill would prohibit any three-member advisory committee or subcommittee from including more than one member who is part of any public body.

The bill also makes a technical change to the existing language regarding the prohibition of attendance at hearings that pose a serious threat to safety. Specifically, it clarifies the timeline for publicizing written findings that justify such prohibitions, changing the wording from "of" to "after" to indicate that the findings must be made public within five days after the decision is made. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the operations of advisory committees while maintaining certain safety protocols.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 38-431.08
House Engrossed Version: 38-431.08