HB23-1259
Open Meetings Law Executive Session Violations
Concerning provisions in the open meetings law for an executive session of a local public body, and, in connection therewith, prohibiting an award of costs or attorney fees in certain circumstances in an action challenging a local public body for a violation of the open meetings law related to an executive session.
Session:
2023 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Local Government
Under current law, if the court finds a violation of the open meetings law, a prevailing citizen is entitled to costs and reasonable attorney fees. The act specifies that for certain challenges by a pro se plaintiff that are brought in connection with provisions in the open meetings law governing executive sessions in the open meetings law the pro se plaintiff is not entitled to an award of costs or attorney fees.
VETOED by Governor June 6, 2023
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)