2015 House Bill 4182

Ban local governmental body “phone-in” voting

Introduced in the House

Feb. 11, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Amanda Price (R-89)

To establish that it is a violation of the Open Meetings Act for a member of an elected public body to cast a vote on a decision without being physically present.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Ethics

April 23, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 14, 2015

Amendment offered by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To allow an exception for a member of a public body who "attends a meeting through electronic means".

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 26, 2015

Passed in the House 91 to 19 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 27, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform

Sept. 29, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 21, 2015

Substitute offered

To adopt a version of the bill that grants public bodies several exceptions to the proposed policy.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 22, 2015

Passed in the Senate 30 to 7 (details)

To establish that it is a violation of the Open Meetings Act for a member of an elected public body to cast a vote on a decision without being physically present. This would not apply in cases of an emergency or serious illness as defined by the bill, or if a public body is using a video conference system.

Received in the House

Oct. 22, 2015