HB 1068: Remote Participation Policies for Joint Committees

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The executive committee of the legislative council (executive committee) is authorized to adopt policies regarding the ability of members of the general assembly to remotely participate in interim committee meetings and in legislative proceedings during a disaster emergency. The act expands the executive committee's authority to adopt policies to allow remote participation in meetings of any joint committees comprised of members from both chambers that are held at any time of the year.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 42 · Republican 4

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 26, 2026Governor Signed
2. March 17, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
3. March 17, 2026Sent to the Governor
4. March 16, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
5. March 9, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
6. March 6, 2026Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. March 3, 2026Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
8. February 6, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
9. February 4, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
10. February 3, 2026House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
11. February 2, 2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
12. January 29, 2026House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

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