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House Local Government Committee approves use of proxies for session
Summary
The committee voted by voice to allow members to use proxies during hearings; vice chairs and caucus leads explained proxy handling and recommended members provide written direction when assigning proxies.
The House Local Government Committee voted to allow the use of proxy votes for the session.
Vice Chair Courtney Springer moved that the committee "approve proxies for use in this committee," and the chair conducted a voice vote in which members responded "aye." The chair declared the motion passed.
Committee staff and caucus leaders explained practical arrangements: proxies may be held by vice chairs or by another member chosen by the proxy-giver, and members who want proxies to carry specific instructions were asked to provide them in writing and to meet with vice chairs after the meeting to sign and clarify those directions.
The committee chair also asked caucus vice chairs to collect proxy instructions for their caucuses. Members were reminded to submit proxies before leaving the meeting.
