House Bill No. 1664, introduced by Cantrell, amends existing laws regarding county commissioners and the Statewide Independent Living Council in Oklahoma. The bill exempts county commissioners from certain Open Meeting Act requirements, allowing them to discuss administrative, operational, and procedural matters under specific circumstances. It also permits county commissioners to attend conferences, trainings, and legislative meetings, even if a quorum is present, as long as no official action is taken. Additionally, in budget board counties, commissioners can discuss budgetary matters without a quorum present. The language in the bill replaces the term "chairman" with "chair" to promote gender-neutral terminology.

Furthermore, the bill allows the Statewide Independent Living Council to conduct meetings and executive sessions via videoconferencing, provided that all members can be seen and heard. It outlines specific requirements for such meetings, including advance notice, the identification of members attending remotely, and ensuring public access to documents shared during the meetings. The bill emphasizes compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and declares an emergency for its immediate effect upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Amended And Engrossed: 25-304, 25-307.1
Enrolled (final version): 25-304, 25-307.1