OPEN MEETINGS EXEMPTION: SUNSET                                 H.B. 5402: FLOOR ANALYSIS

House Bill 5402 (as reported without amendment) Sponsor: Representative Barbara Dobb

House Committee: Public Utilities

Senate Committee: Technology and Energy

CONTENT

The bill would repeal Enacting Section 2 of Public Act 158 of 1988, which provides for a January 1, 1996, sunset on an exemption from the requirements of the Open Meetings Act for the Public Service Commission when it is deliberating the merits of a case. The bill would repeal the sunset provision and retain the exemption.

MCL 15.263                                                                                     Legislative Analyst: P. Affholter

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 12-6-95                                                                     Fiscal Analyst: K. Lindquist

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.