CLICS/CLICS2020A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For REMOTE MEETINGS
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Date Apr 8, 2020
Location Old State Library
Remote Meetings - Committee Discussion Only
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01:20:48 PM |
Majority Leader Garnett discussed the potential for remote
legislative proceedings.
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01:26:27 PM |
Sharon Eubanks, Director of OLLS, answered questions regarding
the potential for conducting remote legislative proceedings. A copy
of an OLLS memorandum concerning conducting legislative business remotely
during a declared disaster emergency was distributed to the committee (Attachment
A). Committee discussion about the potential for conducting remote
legislative proceedings ensued.
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01:40:56 PM |
Ms. Eubanks continued to answer questions about the ability
for committees of reference to meet even if the General Assembly does not
convene on a particular day. Committee discussion about conducting
remote legislative proceedings ensued. Ms. Eubanks answered questions
about the House and Senate Rules.
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01:45:13 PM |
Natalie Mullis, Director of Legislative Council Staff, answered
questions from the committee about the technological aspects of conducting
remote legislative proceedings. She answered questions about maintianing
a list of potential changes to Joint Rule 44 to address in the future.
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01:53:02 PM |
Committee discussion about the potential for conducting remote legislative proceedings ensued.
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01:55:22 PM |
Ms. Eubanks answered additional questions about Joint Rule 44 and the potential for committees of reference or other committees to meet during a declared disaster emergency.
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