Senator Runstead explains no vote on Open Meetings Act amendment
Senator Runstead and other senators explained opposition to Senate Bill 129, arguing the bill's remote-attendance provisions could shield commissioners from public scrutiny; the bill nonetheless passed on final passage.
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Senator Runstead provided a floor explanation for his no vote on Senate Bill 129, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act, saying the measure as written would allow appointed commissioners to participate remotely without proving their need for accommodation.
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