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S3195Senate2009-2010 SessionSame asA10093

Relates to open meetings of public bodies

Sponsor David J. ValeskySD-49+2 co-sponsorsAffects Finance
Status
Senate Floor Calendar
Impact
Pending
Outcome
Companion signed

Bill progress

Signed via A10093

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
David J. Valesky

Senator · Senate District 49

History

  1. Substituted by A10093
  2. Advanced to third reading
  3. 2nd report cal.
  4. 1st report cal.223
  5. Print number 3195b
  6. Amend (t) and recommit to finance
  7. Reported and committed to finance
  8. Print number 3195a
  9. Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations
  10. Referred to investigations and government operations
  11. Committed to rules
  12. Advanced to third reading
Show 3 earlier actions
  1. 2nd report cal.
  2. 1st report cal.123
  3. Referred to investigations and government operations

Companion bill

The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.

A10093Assembly

Relates to open meetings of public bodies

Signed by Governor · Sponsor RoAnn Destito

Signed into law

Full text

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Sponsor's memo

Title of bill

An act to amend the public officers law, in relation to open meetings of public bodies

Purpose or general idea of the bill

The purpose of this bill is to allow meetings of a public body to be recorded, photographed and broadcast.

Summary of specific provisions

This bill would allow any meeting of a public body to be recorded, broadcast, webcast, and photographed, provided that it is done in a way that is not disruptive to the meeting. In addition, it would allow the public body to adopt rules and regulations governing the uses of recording, broadcast, webcasting, and photographic equipment during meetings, and provide notice of attendees of their rights under this law.

Justification

Since 1977, the proceedings of public bodies have been open to the public. This bill would allow the public to record and broadcast by various means public proceedings as long as their activities are not disruptive; it would also allow the public body to regulate these actions if it feels the situations warrant it. Advances in technology have made it possible to record the proceedings of a meeting without detracting from the deliberative process.

Prior legislative history

None. Similar to 2009-10: A.1045 (Destito) and preceding.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on April 1, 2011.

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