Com. Sub. for H. R. 8
(By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Staton)
[Originating in the Committee on Rules]
[February 14, 2005]
Com. Sub. for H. R. 8 - "Amending the Rules of the House of Delegates by adding thereto
a new rule, designated Rule 136b, relating to attire of persons admitted to the floor."
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the Rules of the House of Delegates be amended by adding thereto a new rule,
designated Rule 136b, to read as follows:
Attire of Persons Admitted to Floor
136b. No member of the House or any person who has privileges of the floor, except pages,
individuals authorized to be present for special ceremonies, television camera operators, media
photographers, sound technicians and maintenance personnel, shall be admitted to the floor of the
House while the House is in session unless properly attired. Minimum standards of dress shall
consist of the wearing of a coat and tie by males and the wearing of a suitable dress or an appropriate
blouse and skirt or pants suit by females.