HJ 00301 Summary

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

• Restricts bills and resolutions to only those specified in the Governor's nine-page Proclamation dated September 25, 2020, convening the session no earlier than September 29, 2020.

• Allows bills and resolutions certified by the Speaker and President Pro Tempore under section 2-26 of the general statutes to be introduced as emergency measures.

• Permits delayed transmission of bills between houses upon request during a public health or civil preparedness emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Grants the President Pro Tempore and Speaker authority to restrict access to legislative facilities during a public health or civil preparedness emergency to members, constitutional officers, authorized staff, telecommunications personnel, and credentialed media.