The bill amends the Open Meetings Act to allow public bodies in Michigan to hold electronic meetings under specific circumstances. It establishes a framework for electronic meetings, permitting them retroactively from March 18, 2020, through December 31, 2021, for various situations, including accommodating absent members. After December 31, 2021, electronic meetings are limited primarily to members absent due to military duty, with exceptions for agricultural commodity groups and certain public bodies involved in municipal employee retirement systems and energy agencies. The bill also outlines requirements for public participation, notice, and accessibility for electronic meetings.

Key provisions include the requirement for two-way communication during electronic meetings, the necessity for public bodies to post meeting notices and agendas on their websites, and the stipulation that no registration is required for public participation. Additionally, the bill specifies that members absent due to military duty or medical conditions may participate remotely, while other members must be physically present. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of three other specified bills from the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-2): 15.263
Substitute (S-4): 15.263
House Introduced Bill: 15.263
As Passed by the House: 15.263
As Passed by the Senate: 15.263
House Concurred Bill: 15.263
House Enrolled Bill: 15.263