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DE HCR1
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
Peter Schwartzkopf
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AI Summary
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Accepts and approves the January 8, 2021 decision by the President of the Senate and Speaker Pro Tempore to authorize the 151st General Assembly to conduct virtual meetings due to the COVID-19 emergency.
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Declares an emergency under Delaware Constitution Article II § 5 and Article XVII § 1, enabling the legislature to operate virtually when public health threats prevent in-person meetings.
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Establishes rules requiring member identity verification, simultaneous communication access for all participants, real-time document sharing, and roll call voting for virtual legislative meetings and committees.
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Requires public access to virtual meeting materials, proceedings, and recordings, except when business must be kept secret under Delaware Constitution Article II § 11.
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Clarifies that the method for convening the General Assembly and limitations on legislative session length remain governed by the Delaware Constitution and Senate/House rules, despite any conflicting provisions in Title 29.
Legislative Description
Accepting And Approving The January 8, 2021, Actions Of The President Of The Senate And The Speaker Pro Tempore 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 151st General Assembly And Its Legislative Committees During An Emergency.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 NO
1/12/2021