If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes regarding public meetings and proceedings, specifically by exempting certain communications from open meeting law. The bill would introduce a new provision that allows for the exchange of communications among a quorum of a three-member advisory committee or subcommittee concerning matters before them, thereby exempting these discussions from the requirements of open meetings. Additionally, it would stipulate that such a three-member advisory committee or subcommittee cannot include more than one member who is part of any public body.

The bill also makes a technical change to the existing law by modifying the language regarding the prohibition of attendance at hearings that pose a serious threat to safety. Specifically, it changes the timing of when written findings must be made public from "within five days" to "after" the finding is made. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the operations of advisory committees while maintaining certain safety protocols in public meetings.

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