House Joint Resolution No. 201 Summary

• Establishes joint rules for the September 29, 2020 special session based on the 2020 regular session rules with specified amendments.

• Limits bills and resolutions to only those concerning judicial appointments as specified in the Governor's September 25, 2020 proclamation.

• Creates one joint standing committee on judiciary with the same membership, chairpersons, and authority over judicial nominations as in the 2020 regular session.

• Requires all bills and substantive resolutions to be certified by the Speaker and President Pro Tempore, voted on by roll call vote, accompanied by fiscal notes, and acted upon immediately.

• Allows the President Pro Tempore and Speaker to restrict access to the Capitol and Legislative Office Building during declared public health or civil preparedness emergencies to preserve public health and maintain order.