House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends R.S. 42:14(C) to enhance the voting process in public meetings by allowing members of public bodies to vote using electronic voting machines. The bill retains the existing requirement that all votes be recorded in the minutes, journal, or other official written proceedings, which remain public documents. The new provision specifies that electronic voting machines must publicly display how each member votes, thereby increasing transparency in the voting process.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that its provisions will only apply prospectively and will not affect any litigation that is pending at the time of its enactment. This ensures that the new voting method does not retroactively alter any existing legal proceedings. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the voting process in public meetings while maintaining the principles of transparency and public access.

Statutes affected:
HB73 Original: 42:14(C)