This bill amends Section 307.1 of Title 25 of the Oklahoma Statutes to include provisions for the State Committee of Blind Vendors regarding public meetings conducted via videoconference. It establishes that members of the Committee are not required to be physically present at the meeting site, provided that they are audible or visible to each other during the meeting. The bill also mandates that the meeting notice and agenda must specify if videoconferencing will be used, identify the members participating remotely, and indicate whether any members will be physically present at the meeting site.

Additionally, the bill outlines various requirements for public bodies conducting meetings by videoconference, including ensuring that a quorum is maintained, that the public has access to the meeting sites, and that all votes are recorded by roll call. It also emphasizes the importance of transparency by requiring that any materials shared electronically with members of the public body be made available to the public in the same manner. An emergency clause is included, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 25-307.1