The bill amends the Open Meeting Law in Minnesota to enhance the requirements for the use of interactive technology by advisory public bodies. It introduces a new definition for "advisory public body," specifying that it consists entirely of appointed members and excludes elected officials. The bill also modifies existing provisions to clarify the conditions under which meetings can be conducted via interactive technology, ensuring that all members can hear and see each other, as well as the public discussions and votes. Additionally, it establishes specific conditions for public participation and the notice requirements for meetings.

Key changes include the addition of a new subdivision that outlines the conditions for advisory public bodies to conduct meetings using interactive technology, such as ensuring public access to discussions and testimony, and limiting remote participation to no more than half of the meetings within a specified timeframe. The bill also clarifies that members participating from non-publicly noticed locations can do so under certain circumstances, such as military service or health-related issues. Overall, these amendments aim to improve transparency and accessibility in public meetings while accommodating the needs of advisory bodies.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13D.001, 13D.02