Equal Access to Public Meetings

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AI Summary: The "Equal Access to Public Meetings Act" is a federal bill aimed at ensuring equitable access to public meetings. The main provisions of the bill include requiring public entities to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in meetings, such as sign language interpreters or assistive listening devices. The bill also emphasizes the importance of transparency and inclusivity in public decision-making processes. If passed, this legislation would have a significant impact on promoting accessibility and participation in public meetings for all individuals, including those with disabilities.

Latest Action: Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government

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Actions (3):

  • 2024-01-31 : Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government

  • 2024-03-20 : House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to Appropriations

  • 2024-05-14 : House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

Text Versions (1):
Roll Calls (2):
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2024-03-20
  • Description: House Transportation, Housing & Local Government: Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment A)
  • Yea Votes: 11
  • Members Voting: Marc Catlin,Alex Valdez,Meg Froelich,Iman Jodeh,Andrew Boesenecker,Mandy Lindsay,Lisa Frizell,Don Wilson,Jennifer Parenti,Stephanie Vigil,Tisha Mauro
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2024-03-20
  • Description: House Transportation, Housing & Local Government: Refer House Bill 24-1168, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
  • Yea Votes: 8
  • Members Voting: Alex Valdez,Meg Froelich,Iman Jodeh,Andrew Boesenecker,Mandy Lindsay,Lisa Frizell,Jennifer Parenti,Tisha Mauro
  • Nay Votes: 2
  • Members Voting: Marc Catlin,Don Wilson
  • Absent Votes: 1
  • Members Voting: Stephanie Vigil
Amendments (1):
  • Name: House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Amendment L.002
  • BillId: HB1168
  • LegislativeSession: 2024 Regular Session
  • Description: House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Amendment L.002
  • FloorActionDate: 2024-03-20
  • Pdf:  HB1168_L.002.pdf