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. The bill also updates the language regarding the chair of the board of county commissioners, replacing "chairman" with "chair."

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 that documents shared during the meeting are accessible to the public. 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