Bill No. 491 amends the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, specifically 25 O.S. 2021, Section 307, to expand the circumstances under which public bodies can hold executive sessions. The bill authorizes executive sessions for the discussion of the sale, lease, acquisition, or appraisal of real property by the public body. It also limits participation in these executive sessions to members of the public body, their attorney, and immediate staff, excluding any individuals who may profit from the proposed transaction unless they are representing the public body under an existing agreement.

Additionally, the bill updates statutory references and specifies that any vote or action on items discussed in executive sessions must be taken in a public meeting, with recorded votes. The effective date for this act is set for November 1, 2025. The changes aim to enhance transparency while allowing public bodies to discuss sensitive matters related to property transactions in a confidential setting.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 25-307
Floor (Senate): 25-307
Engrossed: 25-307