Senate approves changes to Open Meetings Act over objections from several senators
Senate Bill 129, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act, passed 20-16-1 after floor debate and multiple no-vote explanations that criticized provisions allowing remote attendance on claimed disability grounds without stronger verification.
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The Michigan Senate approved changes to the Open Meetings Act on April 15, with final passage of Senate Bill 129 recorded at 20 aye, 16 no, and 1 excused. The bill was reported with no amendments pending when it reached final passage.
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