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S07311Introduced in the Senate

Prohibits public bodies from conducting an executive session where the subject to be considered relates to the appointment of an elected member or officer to fill a vacancy in an elected office of such public body, including interviews of prospective appointees and related discussions.

IntroducedSenate Investigations and Government Operations

Introduced by Shelley Mayer, District 37

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Official description

Prohibits public bodies from conducting an executive session where the subject to be considered relates to the appointment of an elected member or officer to fill a vacancy in an elected office of such public body, including interviews of prospective appointees and related discussions.

Where it stands

REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

January 7, 2026

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  2. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

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