Plain English Breakdown
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Remote Participation Policies for Joint Committees
This law allows members of the Colorado General Assembly to join committee meetings remotely, both during regular times and in emergencies.
What This Bill Does
- Gives the executive committee of the legislative council permission to make rules about remote participation.
- Allows members of the general assembly to attend interim committee meetings from a distance.
- Expands the ability for members to join joint committees remotely, regardless of when they meet during the year.
- Permits remote attendance in disaster emergencies.
Who It Names or Affects
- Members of the Colorado General Assembly
- Executive committee of the legislative council
Terms To Know
- executive committee of the legislative council
- A group that makes decisions about how the general assembly works.
- interim committees
- Groups within the legislature that meet between regular sessions to discuss issues and prepare for future laws.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify exactly when or how often remote participation will be allowed.
- It is unclear what specific technologies or methods will be used for remote attendance.