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Senate approves open‑meetings reform bill clarifying when public bodies may meet without posted agendas
Summary
The Senate passed a fourth substitute to House Bill 146, amending open‑meeting law to redefine "meeting," permit certain discussions without posting an agenda when no public funds are appropriated or no formal action is taken, and to allow strategic closed sessions for litigation and property negotiations with preserved recordings or minutes.
The Utah Senate on March 2 passed the fourth substitute of House Bill 146, a set of amendments to the state open‑meeting law intended to clarify when public bodies may meet without a posted agenda and under what circumstances they may close sessions.
The floor sponsor explained the substitute broadens the definition of "meeting" and allows public bodies to meet to handle both legislative and executive responsibilities when no public funds are appropriated and no formal action is taken.…
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