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OH HR395

Resolution

Status

Passed

12/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Brigid Kelly

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Origin

House of Representatives

133rd General Assembly (2019-2020)

AI Summary

  • Adopts Rule 42A to allow Ohio House committee chairpersons to conduct meetings via teleconference, video conference, or similar electronic technology during a governor-declared emergency

  • Grants members attending electronically the same rights as in-person members, including the ability to vote and be counted for quorum purposes

  • Requires chairpersons to notify the public and media of emergency meetings at least 24 hours in advance by reasonable methods, with exceptions for immediate action emergencies

  • Mandates public access to virtual meetings through live-streaming, internet, radio, television, cable, public access channels, or other electronic means

  • Requires chairpersons to establish electronic means using widely available equipment to converse with witnesses and receive documentary testimony and physical evidence during virtual meetings

Legislative Description

To adopt Rule 42A of the House of Representatives for the 133rd General Assembly.

Last Action

Adopted

12/14/2020

Full Bill Text

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