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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

HB 1197: Open public meetings

Concerning open public meetings.

Summary

  • Requires the governing body of a public agency to allow for public comment on any proposed action prior to its adoption.

From the House Bill Analysis 2013 (HB 1197), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2013
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Gerry Pollet (D-46)
Introduced
January 18, 2013 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2014
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to open public meetings;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gerry Pollet (D-46)

8 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Hans Zeiger R-25Chris Reykdal D-22Luis Moscoso D-1Jim Moeller D-49Dave Upthegrove D-33Chad Magendanz R-5Laurie Jinkins D-27Steve Bergquist D-11

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

HB 1197 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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