A Resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for meeting publications.
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Overview
This resolution proposes changes to the rules governing how meetings held by members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are documented and made public. Specifically, it requires that meetings involving discussions about state laws, regulations, or proposed legal changes be published on the member’s official website. The publication would include details about the meeting’s date, time, and the names and affiliations of any non-constituents who attended.
Key provisions
- Meetings involving state laws, regulations, or proposed legal changes must be published.
- Publications must include the date and time of the meeting.
- Publications must list the names of all non-constituents who attended.
- Publications must include the primary organizational affiliations of non-constituents.
- The rule adheres to existing open meetings laws (65 Pa.C.S. Ch. 7).
Who is affected
- Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Non-constituents attending meetings with members
- The public (through increased transparency)
Notable changes
- Requires publication of meetings discussing legal matters.
- Specifies detailed information to be included in meeting publications.
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