Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2005	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

5 ILCS 120/2.02

from Ch. 102, par. 42.02

5 ILCS 120/2.05

from Ch. 102, par. 42.05

5 ILCS 120/2.06

from Ch. 102, par. 42.06

5 ILCS 120/7 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Open Meetings Act to allow members of a public body to attend a meeting by electronic means, subject to certain limitations. Requires the physical presence of the person testifying in any contested case, as defined in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, unless all parties waive the requirement of physical presence. Requires minutes of all public bodies to reflect whether members were physically present or present by electronic means. Provides that a quorum of the members must be physically present for the public body to vote on the issuance of bonds. Allows a public body to adopt rules concerning attendance at meetings by electronic means. Prohibits electronic communication during the course of a meeting of a public body between members of the public body who are physically present at the meeting. Makes other changes.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/6/2004	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Louis S. Viverito
2/6/2004	Senate	First Reading
2/6/2004	Senate	Referred to Rules
1/11/2005	Senate	Session Sine Die

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