Date: 07/30/2009

Final
Discussion of Draft Legislation

LEGISLATIVE EMERGENCY EPIDEMIC RESPONSE

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The committee recommends that the Senate adopt a r
The committee recommends the Senate should adopt a		PASS
PASS



10:45 AM -- Discussion of Draft Legislation

Mr. Bratton discussed recommendations made by the committee in 2008 and resolutions that were not adopted by the General Assembly. Ms. Goldman pointed out that, in terms of replacing the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Senate, the other positions down the line are session-only positions. She agreed to work with Ms. Eddins in finding alternate language that would address the problem. Senator Sandoval indicated that the new language should be addressed at the next meeting of the committee.


10:51 AM

Mr. Bratton explained a senate resolution concerning the authority of the Senate President. The committee discussed the expanded authority for the Senate President and how the rule change would mirror the language of House rules. The committee discussed whether it would be appropriate for the full committee to vote on whether to send legislation forward.
BILL:Discussion of Draft Legislation
TIME: 10:59:13 AM
MOVED:Levy
MOTION:The committee recommends the Senate should adopt a rule concerning the replacement of the Secretary of the Senate in the event of an emergency. Senator Spence offered to sponsor the resolution.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Adams
Yes
Eddins
Yes
Goldman
Yes
Haskins
Abstain
Herreid
Yes
Levy
Yes
Ray
Abstain
Spence
Yes
Ziegler
Yes
Lambert
Yes
Sandoval
Yes
Final YES: 9 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 2 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:Discussion of Draft Legislation
TIME: 11:02:59 AM
MOVED:Spence
MOTION:The committee recommends that the Senate adopt a rule concerning the authority of the Senate President. Ms. Goldman stated that the two resolutions can be combined into one and Senator Spence agreed that she would carry the combined resolution. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0, with 3 abstaining.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Adams
Yes
Eddins
Yes
Goldman
Yes
Haskins
Abstain
Herreid
Abstain
Levy
Yes
Ray
Abstain
Spence
Yes
Ziegler
Yes
Lambert
Yes
Sandoval
Yes
Final YES: 8 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 3 FINAL ACTION: PASS