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MS HC26
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
4/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
William Arnold
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AI Summary
- Creates new Joint Rule 41 requiring the House Management Committee and Senate Rules Committee to jointly establish electronic or technological means for all committee meetings and floor sessions beginning with the 2022 Regular Session
- Allows members to participate remotely in debate and voting without being physically present, while permitting public viewing of meetings and sessions
- Designates remote participants as present for attendance and quorum purposes, with their actions and recorded votes carrying the same legal effect as if physically present
- Permits the Speaker of the House and Lieutenant Governor to jointly mandate remote-only proceedings when they determine in-person sessions would pose increased health risks to legislators or the public
- Supersedes any conflicting House or Senate rules that would prohibit remote participation by members
Legislative Description
Joint Rules; amend to allow legislators to participate remotely in committee meetings and floor sessions beginning in 2022.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/1/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules1/18/2021
Full Bill Text
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