This bill introduces a new section to chapter 49-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, establishing specific requirements for open meetings of the public service commission. It stipulates that, except as otherwise provided by law, meetings of the public service commission must adhere to the requirements outlined in chapter 44-04. However, it clarifies that a quorum of commission members attending a legislative committee does not constitute a meeting of the public service commission. Additionally, the bill exempts the commission from the requirement to post notice at the meeting location if the meeting was not scheduled or organized by the commission.

The bill is declared an emergency measure, indicating that it is intended to take effect immediately upon passage. This urgency suggests that the changes to the open meeting requirements are deemed necessary for the effective functioning of the public service commission.