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Senate refers Open and Public Meetings Act revision to interim study after dispute over 'anticipated litigation'

1992 Utah Legislature - Utah State Senate · February 17, 1992
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Summary

Senate Bill 55, which attempted to refine when public entities may close meetings (litigation, anticipated litigation, purchases), was referred to an interim study after the sponsor said attorneys remain divided over defining 'litigation' and whether closed meetings should be tape-recorded.

Senate Bill 55, aiming to clarify when public bodies may close meetings, was referred to an interim study on Feb. 12, 1992 after extended floor discussion and explanation by the sponsor.

Sponsor Senator Hilliard said the dispute centered on whether the statute should allow…

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