“We are continuing our efforts to adapt how the Minnesota House of Representatives operates during this pandemic, including our committee process,” said Majority Leader Ryan Winkler. “We are developing this remote process so the public can engage in the legislative process while also protecting the health of members, staff, and Minnesotans. We are adapting to serve the public as we were elected to do.”
While this committee hearing was audio-only, the House is working to implement video committee meetings in the future.
Audio — and future video — of any remote hearings will be broadcast live on the House website,YouTube, and Facebook.
Members of the public interested in testifying in future committees should email committee staff. Detailed information will be provided in meeting notices and on the House website. Members of the public are also encouraged to stay in touch with their State Representatives during the pandemic through email, phone, virtual town halls and public briefings, legislator newsletters, House committee listservs, and House Public Information.
The House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee also approved two new House HR policies on emergency telecommuting and emergency sick leave during a widespread illness. This is the first time official House votes have been taken in a remote setting.