What's happening
This resolution limits guest introductions in the Assembly chamber to two minutes and prohibits members from advocating legislation during introductions.
Why it matters
Reduces time spent on guest introductions,. ensuring Assembly proceedings are more focused and efficient by capping each introduction at two minutes.
Prevents the use of guest introductions as a platform for political advocacy,. reinforcing the separation between ceremonial duties and legislative debate.
Promotes fairness and consistency,. as all members are now clearly subject to the same time and content restrictions when introducing guests, limiting potential for grandstanding or unequal treatment.
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Limit Guest Introductions Time
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Sponsors
42 Multi-sponsors
- William A. Barclay
- Kenneth Blankenbush
- Karl Brabenec
- Marc Butler
- Kevin M. Byrne
- Ron Castorina Jr.
- Clifford Crouch
- Brian F. Curran
- David DiPietro
- Joseph Errigo
- Gary Finch
- Michael J. Fitzpatrick
- Christopher Friend
- Andrew R. Garbarino
- Joseph Giglio
- Andrew Goodell
- Al Graf
- Stephen Hawley
- Mark C. Johns
- Kieran Michael Lalor
- Peter Lawrence
- Peter Lopez
- Chad A. Lupinacci
- Nicole Malliotakis
- David McDonough
- Thomas McKevitt
- Steven McLaughlin
- Brian D. Miller
- Melissa Miller
- Michael Montesano
- Angelo J. Morinello
- Dean Murray
- Michael J. Norris
- Robert Oaks
- Philip Palmesano
- Anthony H. Palumbo
- Edward Ra
- Andrew Raia
- Joseph Saladino
- Dan Stec
- Mary Beth Walsh
- Raymond Walter
History
- Lost
- Introduced
Full text
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Assembly Resolution No. 60 BY: M. of A. Kolb AMENDING paragraph g of section 3 of Rule I of the Assembly rules, in relation to introduction of guests in the chamber RESOLVED, That paragraph g of section 3 of Rule I of the Assembly rules is amended to read as follows: g. The Speaker may, at pleasure, recognize a member for the purpose of introducing guests in the chamber. Such introduction shall be for no more than two (2) minutes, and the member shall not advocate on any legislation at that time.
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