Bill to let advisory boards meet mostly virtually advances; backers say it will boost volunteerism
LB 8‑98 would let advisory, study or non‑statewide public bodies hold more than half of meetings virtually while retaining a requirement for one in‑person meeting annually; proponents argued the change eases travel burdens and improves recruitment, while media representatives warned it could reduce public oversight.
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Senator Dan Lonowski introduced LB 8‑98, which would remove the statutory restriction that advisory boards and commissions may not conduct more than half of their meetings by virtual conferencing, while keeping the requirement that each board hold at least one in‑person meeting per calendar year.
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