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Committee chair opens Science, Technology and Energy orientation, outlines rules for members and public hearings
Summary
Chair Michael Vos led orientation for the Science, Technology and Energy Committee, reviewing meeting logistics, decorum, attendance reporting, use of electronic devices, storage and security procedures, and how members should conduct themselves during public hearings and executive sessions.
Michael Vos, chair of the Science, Technology and Energy Committee, opened the committee’s kickoff orientation for the 2025–2026 legislative session and told members the first hour would be “committee orientation,” during which the panel would cover how the committee operates and the two principal activities — public hearings and executive sessions.
Vos urged members to arrive before the committee’s usual 9 a.m. start, to notify their caucus leader when they cannot attend, and to follow basic office and meeting decorum. He noted practical logistics — coat racks in the hallway, limited space for belongings in the committee office, and individual filing drawers for members to store materials.
The chair told members that food and…
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