To establish that if a public body takes an action while in violation of the state Open Meetings Act, and then later re-enacts the decision while in compliance with the OMA, this does not exempt public officials from the misdemeanor and civil fine penalties the OMA authorizes for knowingly holding a meeting that violates its public notice and open-door requirements.   Official Text and Analysis.

With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To make circuit courts in the county where an alleged violation takes place the venue for hearing complaints against a local government body.