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57E9649B5678C049872584F100533748 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF LETTER CONCERNING USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL SERVICES
Date Jan 16, 2020      
Location HCR 0107



Discussion and approval of letter concerning use of social media - Letter was approved


08:08:58 AM  

Ms. Pelegrin explained the draft letter concerning the use of social media that was requested by the Committee and suggested an addition to the draft letter.

Senator Foote was present at 8:08 a.m.

08:10:10 AM  

Representative Weissman explained his views on the letter based on the current law and concerns he has about threats that come via social media.

08:14:03 AM  

Representative Herod addressed the letter and her belief that the Committee should err on the side of providing members representation.

08:17:58 AM  

Senator Hill and Ms. Pelegrin discussed the motion and what the result of the motion would be.

Senator Lundeen explained his views on the language of the letter.

08:18:44 AM  

Representative Van Winkle suggested following up with the caucuses about the letter and the social media guidelines.

Representative Snyder and Ms. Pelegrin spoke about when the social media guidelines had been given to members.

Senator Gonzales inquired about the letter's language on hiring of counsel and whether it should include guidance on the harassment policy and Representative Herod and Ms. Pelegrin responded to the question on the differences between the two sets of guidelines.



08:21:54 AM
Motion I move that we approve the letter concerning the use of social media to be disseminated to our members with the additional language in the second paragraph as articulated by Ms. Pelegrin.
Moved Lee
Seconded
Foote Yes
Gonzales Yes
Hill Yes
Lundeen Yes
Snyder Yes
Soper Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Weissman Yes
Herod Yes
Lee Yes
YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS