This bill amends the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act by expanding the definition of "public body" to include the Judicial Nominating Commission, as established in Section 3 of Article VII-B of the Oklahoma Constitution. The amendment modifies the existing definition, which previously encompassed various governing bodies, boards, and committees, by adding this specific commission while also removing the phrase "and shall include" from the previous text.

The bill clarifies that the Judicial Nominating Commission will now be subject to the same open meeting requirements as other public bodies, ensuring transparency in its operations. The effective date for this amendment is set for November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 25-304
Floor (House): 25-304