j_eclc_2017a_2017-07-18t09:03:16z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 07/18/2017

Location: SCR 352

09:09 AM -- Remote Participation



Mr. Mike Mauer, Director, Legislative Council Staff, presented to the committee on remote participation during the interim by members of the General Assembly. Mr. Mauer explained that the bill authorizing remote participation requires the Executive Committee of Legislative Council to develop policies for such participation, and he presented the committee with possible policies (Attachment B). Mr. Mauer responded to questions concerning the relationship between remote participation and remote testimony; committee discussion ensued. Mr. Mauer continued to respond to questions concerning possible policies, including questions concerning committees that may utilize remote participation and whether members participating remotely may vote on matters before the committee.





09:20 AM



Mr. Mauer discussed existing legislative rules that may be affected by remote participation policies. He also discussed implementation dates for any adopted policies and responded to questions concerning affected legislative rules. The committee and Mr. Mauer discussed the number of legislators that may participate remotely during an eligible meeting. Ms. Elizabeth Burger, Legislative Council Staff, responded to a question concerning the necessity of a quorum to hold committee meetings.

170718 AttachB.pdf