To modernize participation in public meetings

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This bill updates open meeting laws for public bodies, requiring remote access and participation options for all meetings. It also clarifies notice requirements, expands penalties for violations, and mandates that minutes be posted online within a specific timeframe. Additionally, it allows certain rural communities to apply for hardship waivers from these requirements.

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