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SB 298 — Municipal Governing Body Meetings

by Senator Alexander

This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.

Prepared by: Community Affairs Committee (CA)

The bill authorizes the governing bodies of municipalities with fewer than 500 residents to hold meetings within five miles of their exterior jurisdictional boundary.

If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect July 1, 2011.
Vote:  Senate 40-0; House 116-0