HOUSE RESOLUTION 5

(By Delegate Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker))

[January 13, 2021]

H. R. 5 – “Implementing pandemic safety procedures for the 2021 regular session.”

Resolved by the House of Delegates:

            That during the pendency of the 2021 Regular Session no member of the House of Delegates or authorized staff may be present on the House Floor during any floor session unless wearing a face mask or other face covering: Provided, That if a member is actively eating or drinking, he or she may remove the face mask or other face covering; and

Further Resolved, That any member of the House of Delegates choosing not to wear a face mask or other face covering during any floor session or desires additional social distance not provided on the floor will be assigned a location in the galleries of the House of Delegates to perform all legislative duties included voting, and speaking to any matter as allowed by the Rules of the House of Delegates; and

Further Resolved, That any member of the House of Delegates who wishes to perform any legislative duties from the galleries will be allowed a space to perform all such duties from the galleries of the House of Delegates the same as if they were present at their desk on the floor; and

Further Resolved, That during any committee meetings of the House of Delegates all members must either wear a face mask or other face covering or in the alternative maintain appropriate social distance from all other persons attending said committee meetings; and

Further Resolved, That if a member is properly recognized by the presiding officer he or she may remove the face mask or other face covering for the sole purpose of speaking to legislative matters.