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 requirements of the Open Meeting Act, 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, provided no official action is taken.

Furthermore, the bill allows the Statewide Independent Living Council to conduct meetings and executive sessions via videoconferencing, with specific requirements to ensure transparency and public access. These requirements include ensuring all members are audible or visible to each other and the public, providing advance notice of the meeting format, and maintaining compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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