Allows individuals on active duty to participate remotely in certain governmental meetings.
This bill allows active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces (including National Guard and Reserve on active orders) to join certain government meetings remotely. It applies to municipal governing bodies, county commissions, school boards, and state boards/commissions. Remote participants count toward quorum requirements, and state departments (Community Affairs and Education) may develop guidelines and offer advice to local entities about implementing remote participation. The bill does not change voting rights or meeting procedures beyond enabling remote attendance for service members on active duty.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
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