Public meetings.
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Official record
SF0027 Bill No.: SF0027 Drafter: LNS LSO No.: 12LSO-0098 Effective Date: July 1, 2012 Enrolled Act No.: SEA0063 Chapter No.: CH0075 Prime Sponsor: Joint Judiciary Interim Committee Catch Title: Public meetings. Subject: Amendment of the public meeting statutes. Summary/Major Elements: This act: Amends the definition of "meeting" to mean an assembly of at least a quorum of the governing body of an agency called for the expressed purpose of discussion or taking action regarding public business. Provides that an "assembly" for purposes of a public meeting includes any means of communication in person, by means of telephone or electronic communication, or any other means where members are capable of communicating contemporaneously. Clarifies that the provisions of the public meeting act cannot be circumvented by sequential communication or communication conducted in such a manner that the public cannot hear, read, or otherwise discern meeting discussion contemporaneously. Amends the notification requirements for a special meeting, requiring notification be issued at least eight (8) hours prior to commencement of a special meeting. Provides a civil penalty for violation of the act rather than a criminal penalty.
Public statements
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because an informal poll of members indicated a preference for reducing criminal sanctions to civil penalties only, and they believe listing specific confidential items in executive sessions was unnecessary since all such matters are already protected by law.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports changing the effective date to July 1, 2015, because corn growers need time to fulfill contracts for the 2014 growing season.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it protects all matters confidential under law without needing a redundant amendment listing specific privileges.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker recommends voting aye because the House amendments are mostly minor clarifications, with the only substantive change being the removal of criminal liability in favor of civil penalties.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that the bill contains a compromise agreement between the Wyoming Press Association and local government associations regarding public meetings rules.
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Adopted, Corrected 3rd reading by LUBNAU
Adopted Standing Committee by H01