verified by the presiding officer.
(iii) Technology employed for remote participation
in Senate session must safeguard the integrity of the
legislative process and maintain the deliberative
character of the session by providing for simultaneous
aural and verbal communication among all participants.
(iv) A member may also vote as provided in Rule
20(b)(1) and (2).
(8) Notwithstanding Rule 23, the Chief Clerk may provide
for remote participation technology that enables members to
participate in committee meetings and Senate session.
(9) Notwithstanding Rule 27, the following apply:
(i) Senators participating remotely in the session
of the Senate shall be counted for the purpose of
determining a quorum.
(ii) A quorum shall be established through a roll
call if the identity of the voting member is identified
by the presiding officer.
(10) This rule shall expire [May 31, 2021] July 1, 2021,
or 10 days following the expiration of the emergency
declaration, whichever is earlier, unless otherwise further
extended in accordance with the Rules of the Senate.
(b) Definitions.--As used in this Rule, the following words
and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Remote participation." Simultaneous, interactive
participation in a committee meeting by committee members not
physically present at the location of the meeting, through means
of communication technologies designed to accommodate and
facilitate such simultaneous, interactive participation.
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