The bill amends the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, specifically Section 307, to authorize executive sessions for public bodies to discuss the sale, lease, acquisition, or appraisal of real property. It limits participation in these executive sessions to members of the public body, their attorney, and immediate staff, explicitly excluding any individuals who may profit from the transaction unless they have an existing agreement to represent the public body. Additionally, the bill updates statutory references and outlines the procedures that must be followed for a public body to enter into an executive session, including proper agenda notation and a majority vote.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new language that specifies the conditions under which executive sessions can be held, including discussions related to real property transactions and the confidentiality of certain discussions. It also establishes penalties for willful violations of the provisions, which include criminal sanctions for members of the public body and the requirement to make minutes and records of the executive session public. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 25-307
Floor (House): 25-307
Floor (Senate): 25-307
Engrossed: 25-307
Enrolled (final version): 25-307