PENNSYLVANIA, June 15 - 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 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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