The bill amends R.S. 42:14(C) of the Open Meetings Law in Louisiana to enhance the voting process for public bodies. It establishes that all votes by members must be viva voce, meaning they should be verbally expressed and recorded in official documents. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for electronic voting, stating that any vote displayed and recorded using electronic machines will also meet the viva voce voting requirements.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that these changes will be applied retroactively, ensuring that the new voting methods are recognized for past meetings as well. This update aims to modernize the voting process within public bodies while maintaining transparency and accountability in public meetings.

Statutes affected:
SB1 Enrolled: 42:14(C)
SB1 Act : 42:14(C)