Senate Bill 707 (Durazo) amended the Brown Act effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029. This agenda item is a standing item to allow VCAS to act in the event that there are requests from Senate members. To request remote participation:

Notify the Senate Executive Committee in writing at the earliest opportunity and no later than 4 hours prior to the meeting.
Include a general description of the "just cause" circumstances in 20 words or less; medical details not required. See the attached document for the list of qualifying just cause circumstances defined in SB 707.
Disclose publicly at the start of the meeting whether any individuals 18 years of age or older are present in your remote location and your relationship to them.
Participate through both audio and visual technology.

All votes taken during a teleconferenced meeting shall be by roll call.

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