Assistant Attorney General gives Open Public Meetings Act refresher to Select Committee on Pension Policy

May 19, 2026

Assistant Attorney General Kate Adams briefed the Select Committee on the Open Public Meetings Act, emphasizing litigation‑hold obligations, the broad definition of 'action' (which can include deliberation), serial‑meeting risks, executive‑session limits, and legal consequences for violations.

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Assistant Attorney General Kate Adams gave a refresher on the Open Public Meetings Act (chapter 42.30 RCW) to the Select Committee on Pension Policy, telling members they had received a litigation‑hold notice and outlining when the statute applies.

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