California Bill Would Allow Local Government Bodies to Meet Online

Supporters say the measure will increase public participation, but opponents see officials ducking accountability.
California Bill Would Allow Local Government Bodies to Meet Online
Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco at the Los Angeles Equality Awards on Oct. 14, 2024. Rich Polk/@polkimaging
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A California bill reintroduced this year could allow certain government boards, commissions and advisory bodies to hold their meetings online, which supporters say would boost citizen participation.

Assembly Bill 817, introduced by Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco, would allow non-decision-making legislative bodies to meet virtually with few restrictions.