BILL · 1999–00 SESSION
SB 5993: Open public meetings
Changing provisions relating to open public meetings.
Summary
- In order to save any action taken at a meeting of a public agency from being null and void, the agenda for the meeting must indicate that final action may be taken at that meeting. In order for a meeting to be open and public, the agenda must be posted in advance and be specific enough to indicate the subject matter or action to be taken.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5993), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 18, 1999
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Don Benton (R-17)
- Introduced
- February 18, 1999 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 10, 2000
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Don Benton (R-17)
5 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SB 5993 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 5993 (2023–24) Voter education
- SB 5993 (2019–20) Model toxics control program
- SB 5993 (2017–18) Com & tech college employees
- SB 5993 (2015–16) Public works contracts, proj
- SB 5993 (2013–14) Sales tax exemp/government
- SB 5993 (2011–12) Driver licenses, identicards
- SB 5993 (2009–10) Licensed child care