Section 257.205a - Plan to fully reopen secretary of state branches; written reportWithin 30 days after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section, the department shall provide a written report to the senate majority leader, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives appropriations committees detailing the department's plan to reopen all secretary of state's branches to the general public for in-person services, without the requirement of an appointment. The written report must include, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(a) The number of staff that will return to in-person work.(b) The manner in which the department will transition returning staff back to in-person work.(c) The manner in which the department will notify members of the public that secretary of state's branches are open for in-person services, without the requirement of an appointment.(d) How the department will prioritize customers who were unable to renew essential documents beginning March 24, 2020, due to the closing of the secretary of state's branches and appointment only policy.(e) The department's plans to ensure the safety of the staff and customers in reopened secretary of state's branches.(f) Details on hours of operation for reopened secretary of state's branches.(g) How the department will utilize the use of kiosks and other automated services at reopened secretary of state's branches.Added by 2021, Act 71,s 2, eff. 7/29/2021, retroactive.