SB 1·LA·senate
PUBLIC MEETINGS: Provides for electronic voting requirements under the Open Meetings Law. (8/1/26)
Signed into LawFiled Jan 12, 2026
Sponsor: Sam Jenkins (D)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 220.
May 15, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the Open Meetings Law to allow votes displayed and recorded on electronic machines to count as the required viva voce (voice) votes. It applies to all members of public bodies that hold meetings subject to the law. This change modernizes voting procedures while preserving transparency requirements.
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