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GA HR1507
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/15/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jon Burns
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AI Summary
- Amends House Rule 1.11 to create an exception to the ban on speaking into telephonic devices in the Chamber when emergency situations require meetings to be conducted through electronic means
- Authorizes standing and interim committees and subcommittees to meet virtually when the Speaker determines an enemy attack, natural or manmade disaster, or pandemic necessitates such meetings, with public meetings made accessible to the public through virtual means
- Creates new Rule 175 allowing the Speaker, in consultation with the House Majority and Minority Leaders, to convene the full House through virtual or electronic means when emergencies make it imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to meet at the State Capitol in Atlanta
- Establishes that telepresence or virtual presence by electronic means counts toward quorum requirements and satisfies rules requiring members to be in their designated seats to exercise privileges or duties
- Provides that document distribution rules requiring placement on members' desks are satisfied by electronic delivery during virtual sessions
Legislative Description
House of Representatives; amend Rules to allow for virtual meetings
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
6/15/2020
Full Bill Text
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