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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

Senate Bill 1440

Senate Author:  Campbell

Effective:  9-1-17

House Sponsor:  Larson


            Senate Bill 1440 amends the Government Code to establish that the definition of "meeting" for purposes of state open meetings law does not include the attendance by a quorum of a governmental body at a candidate forum, appearance, or debate to inform the electorate if formal action is not taken and any discussion of public business is incidental to the forum, appearance, or debate.