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DE HCR85
Concurrent Resolution
Status
5/27/2020
Primary Sponsor
Peter Schwartzkopf
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AI Summary
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Accepts and approves the May 14, 2020 actions of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House declaring an emergency related to COVID-19 and authorizing virtual legislative meetings.
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Authorizes the Senate, House, and legislative committees to conduct virtual meetings when the President Pro Tempore and Speaker issue public notice of an emergency, with the notice remaining valid until rescinded.
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Requires virtual meetings to verify member and witness identity, ensure all participants can simultaneously hear or read comments, transmit documents immediately, and provide public access to materials, proceedings, and recordings except for confidential business.
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Establishes that members participating virtually count as present for quorum and voting purposes, with votes taken by roll call and members required to state their name before speaking.
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Requires legislation at virtual meetings to be placed on an agenda, consent agenda, or consent calendar by the President Pro Tempore or Speaker under existing Senate or House rules.
Legislative Description
Accepting And Approving The May 14, 2020, Actions Of The President Pro Tempore Of The State Senate And The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives, Declaring An Emergency Under § 5, Article Ii And § 1, Article Xvii Of The Delaware Constitution, And Adopting Rules Of Procedure For Conducting Virtual Meetings Of The General Assembly And Its Legislative Committees During An Emergency.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 NO
5/27/2020