HOUSE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY
F L O O R B O O K M E M O
TO:Rick Staton, Chairman
FROM:Alice Chakmakian
RE:Committee Substitute for H.B. 2291
DATE:March 17, 1999

There were two amendments to this bill.
1) Added to the definition of "teleconference" in subsection (8) of §6-9A-2 at page 4, line 35 through 39, following the word body, is an exception for meetings of the legislature. The effect of this amendment is to not allow legislators to attend meetings of the legislature by teleconference.
2) Also, added to the definition of "teleconference" in subdivision (b) of subsection (8) at page 4, line 51, is a requirement that the members of the public attending the meeting also be able to hear the remarks of the member participating by teleconference.