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Governor extends suspension of portions of OPMA and PRA, limits on city actions

On 04/26/2020 By Kevin Schofield In state government

Last Thursday Governor Inslee signed an emergency proclamation extending his earlier one that suspends portions of the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and the Public Records Act (PRA) and limits actions taken by public agencies in the state.

Governor rewrites Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act for duration of COVID emergency

On 03/25/2020 By Kevin Schofield In public health, state government

Yesterday Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation that temporarily suspends several of the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act and the Public Records Act until April 23 — though practically speaking, until the end of the COVID-19 crisis. The changes are allowances for the fact that most government employees are telecommuting, and many legislative bodies (including the Seattle City Council) are holding their public meetings by conference call.