Thus, an agency will be prohibited from taking official action without first allowing for public comment. By the time the bill reached the House floor, an omnibus amendment was introduced by Representative Masland that included lobbying reform language and the amendments introduced by Representatives Clymer and Staback concerning the Sunshine Act. Appreciation goes out to both Senator Jubelirer for introducing this bill and Representatives Clymer, Staback, and Masland for their worthwhile contributions to Bill 254. This is clearly a victory for the public's right to access to government meetings. The Governor has ten days to sign the bill into law and he has announced his interest in signing it.
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