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Senate committee tables bill to allow county and regional library boards to meet remotely
Summary
Committee discussed HB516 to permit county and regional library boards to use teleconferencing; committee members raised concerns about fully virtual meetings and public comment access. The bill was tabled for redrafting (4–2).
Ben Carter, assistant state librarian, told the Senate committee that House Bill 516 would add county and regional library boards and community service boards to the list of governing bodies allowed to conduct meetings through teleconferencing.
Carter said the change would help unpaid, often volunteer board members who face travel burdens: "While there is a great value in in person meetings, it would be…
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