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Rules committee sponsors new push‑button electronic voting rule contingent on passage and installation of HB158
Summary
The committee voted to sponsor a draft House Rule (HR001) that would require recorded votes via an electronic 'push-button' system for most motions once House Bill 158 is enacted and an operational system is installed; members aired security, attendance, and practical concerns during extended debate.
The House Rules & Procedure Committee voted to sponsor a proposed rule (HR001) that would require recorded votes to be cast through an electronic push-button voting system administered by the chief clerk, contingent on enactment of House Bill 158 and installation of an operational system before the 2026 session.
Director Matt Obrecht summarized the draft's key provisions: recorded votes would be displayed in the chamber and on the legislature's streaming platform; once a vote is called, it would remain open for two minutes with announcements at one minute and 30 seconds; certain procedural motions (for example, motions to adjourn and…
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