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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
OTHER COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE WORKPLACE HARASSMENT
| Date |
12/20/2024 |
| Attendance |
| Bacon |
X |
| Bradfield |
X |
| Frizell |
X |
| Martinez |
X |
| McCormick |
X |
| Armagost |
X |
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| Time |
10:13:21 AM to 11:38:50 AM |
| Place |
HCR 0112 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Armagost |
| This Report was prepared by |
Elizabeth Burger |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hOpening Remarks and Review of Committee Procedures |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hExecutive Session |
Executive Session |
| hCommittee Discussion |
Motions Approved |
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Opening Remarks and Review of Committee Procedures - Committee Discussion Only
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10:14:23 AM |
Representative Armagost
gave opening remarks regarding committee procedures. Mr. Ben FitzSimons
gave opening remarks regarding the committee's purpose and charge. The
committee previously met on July 10, 2024. At that meeting, the committee
directed Mr. FitzSimons to hire a third-party investigator to investigate
a complaint filed under the General Assembly's Workplace Harassment Policy.
Mr. FitzSimons explained the process for today's meeting, and actions he
would take depending upon the committee's findings. Mr. FitzSimons explained
the confidentiality requirements of the General Assembly's Workplace Harassment
Policy, and noted that the committee is permitted by statute to conduct
its work in executive session.
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10:17:37 AM |
Rep. McCormick asked
about the range of possible corrective actions the committee could recommend.
Mr. FitzSimons noted that the available options depends upon the person's
particular role in the branch.
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Executive Session - Executive Session
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10:18:54 AM |
Rep. Armagost noted
that the committee is permitted to enter executive session.
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10:20:22 AM
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Motion |
I move that the House Workplace Harassment Committee meet in executive session in accordance with Section 24-6-402 (3)(a)(III) for the purpose of matters related to House Rule 25 (f.5) (3) pertaining to the General Assembly’s workplace harassment policy. |
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| Moved |
McCormick |
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| Seconded |
Frizell |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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|
Bradfield |
Yes |
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|
Frizell |
Yes |
|
|
Martinez |
Yes |
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|
McCormick |
Yes |
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|
Armagost |
Yes |
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YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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10:21:23 AM |
The committee entered
executive session.
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Committee Discussion - Motions Approved
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11:34:59 AM |
The committee ended
executive session. Representative Armagost invited members of the
committee to comment.
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11:36:22 AM
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Motion |
Do not see enough evidence to substantiate that the Workplace Harassment Policy was violated and that we have concerns that fall outside of the Workplace Harassment Committee. |
|
| Moved |
McCormick |
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| Seconded |
Frizell |
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|
Bacon |
Yes |
|
|
Bradfield |
Excused |
|
|
Frizell |
Yes |
|
|
Martinez |
Yes |
|
|
McCormick |
Yes |
|
|
Armagost |
Yes |
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YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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11:37:08 AM
|
Motion |
Instruct Mr. FitzSimons to follow up with complainant to offer potential other options. |
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| Moved |
McCormick |
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| Seconded |
Frizell |
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|
Bacon |
Yes |
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|
Bradfield |
Excused |
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|
Frizell |
Yes |
|
|
Martinez |
Yes |
|
|
McCormick |
Yes |
|
|
Armagost |
Yes |
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YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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11:38:05 AM
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Motion |
Instruct Mr. FitzSimons to inform House Leadership as to concerns that fall outside of the House Workplace Harassment Committee regarding workplace expectations |
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| Moved |
McCormick |
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| Seconded |
Frizell |
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|
Bacon |
Yes |
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|
Bradfield |
Excused |
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|
Frizell |
Yes |
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|
Martinez |
Yes |
|
|
McCormick |
Yes |
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|
Armagost |
Yes |
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YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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11:38:07 AM |
The committee concluded
its business.
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| 11:38:50 AM |
The committee adjourned. |
