Open Meeting Act; violations; allowing the Attorney General to enter into a consent order or issue a finding of violation to a public body, agency, or officer; effective date.

Summary

The proposal amends the Open Meeting Act to give the Attorney General authority to enter consent orders or issue formal findings when a public body, agency, or officer violates the law. It adds misdemeanor penalties, civil suit rights, civil fines up to $300, required training, and allows court enforcement. The measure was vetoed in May 2026, so it did not become law.

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