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MN SR3

Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Paul Gazelka

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Origin

Senate

91st Legislature 2020 1st Special Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Temporary Senate Rule No. 37 to remove language allowing members to vote from locations outside the Senate chamber as provided in Rules 40.7 and 40.8
  • Amends Temporary Senate Rule No. 40.2 to require members to vote only from their own seat in the Senate Chamber, removing the exception for remote voting
  • Removes Rule 40.7 which permitted remote voting during a peacetime public health emergency related to COVID-19
  • Removes Rule 40.8 which allowed members to authorize a designee to vote on their behalf from outside the Senate chamber
  • Amends Rule 40.5 to eliminate the interruption for announcing votes of members voting remotely
  • Effective the day following adoption of the resolution

Legislative Description

A Senate resolution amending the temporary rules of the Senate

Last Action

Referred to Rules and Administration

6/12/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration6/12/2020

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