Rhode Island 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 5702 — AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - OPEN MEETINGS (Amends multiple sections relating to "open meetings" including utilizing advances in technology for observing meetings, how quorums are calculated, procedures for closed meetings and notice requirements.)

Last action — 03/13/2019 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill aims to update rules about public meetings by allowing people to use technology to watch them and changing some procedures for how meetings are held and noticed. It helps ensure that everyone can participate and stay informed about government activities.

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Action History

  1. 03/13/2019 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/08/2019 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2019)

  3. 02/27/2019 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sponsors

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (110)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5702 do?
This bill aims to update rules about public meetings by allowing people to use technology to watch them and changing some procedures for how meetings are held and noticed. It helps ensure that everyone can participate and stay informed about government activities.
Who sponsors HB 5702?
HB 5702 is sponsored by O'Brien, McKiernan, Carol Hagan McEntee (Democratic), and Robert E. Craven, Sr. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5702?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5702?
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