Open meeting law modified to allow flexibility for remote participation.

HF 2180 modifies Minnesota's open meeting law to allow local government bodies (like city councils or school boards) greater flexibility for remote participation in public meetings. The bill requires that all participants be visible and audible to each other and the public, mandates at least one member be physically present at the meeting location, and requires roll-call voting for transparency. It permits remote participation for members serving in the military or with medical restrictions, but limits this to three times per year per member. The law also requires public notice of any remote participation locations, except for those covered by the military/medical exceptions.