OPEN MEETINGS-REMOTE MEETINGS House SponsorsRep. Mark L. Walker 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 5 ILCS 120/7 Amends the Open Meetings Act. Removes the condition that a disaster declaration related to public health concerns needs to be in effect to conduct meetings by audio or video conference without the physical presence of a quorum. Provides that the presiding officer shall give a reason why conducting an audio or video conference is in the best interest of the public body (instead of the nature of the emergency) at the beginning of the meeting. Makes conforming changes. 2/24/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mark L. Walker 2/28/2023HouseFirst Reading 2/28/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die