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H.R. 1 House Rules Resolution - House Committee Security

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Bill Sponsor: Rep. Dunnigan, James A.

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• Substitute Sponsor: Rep. Dunnigan, James A.

• Drafting Attorney: Christine R. Gilbert
• Fiscal Analyst: Steven M. Allred

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  • Last Action: 13 Mar 2023, House/ to Lieutenant Governor
  • Last Location: Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
  • Effective Date: 21 Feb 2023

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  • HR3-2-310

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H.R. 1

1     HOUSE RULES RESOLUTION - HOUSE COMMITTEE
2     SECURITY
3     2023 GENERAL SESSION
4     STATE OF UTAH
5     Chief Sponsor: James A. Dunnigan
6     

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7     LONG TITLE
8     General Description:
9          This resolution enacts House rules related to conduct at a House committee meeting.
10     Highlighted Provisions:
11          This resolution:
12          ▸     directs the chair of a House committee to preserve order and decorum during a
13     meeting of the House committee;
14          ▸     provides the items and activities that are prohibited at a House committee meeting;
15     and
16          ▸     makes technical and conforming changes.
17     Special Clauses:
18          None
19     Legislative Rules Affected:
20     ENACTS:
21          HR3-3-101
22          HR3-3-102
23     REPEALS AND REENACTS:
24          HR3-2-310
25     

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26     Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the state of Utah:
27          Section 1. HR3-2-310 is repealed and reenacted to read:
28          HR3-2-310. Chair to preserve order and decorum.

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29          In accordance with HR3-3-101, the chair shall preserve order and decorum during a
30     standing committee meeting.
31          Section 2. HR3-3-101 is enacted to read:
32     CHAPTER 3. Provisions Applicable to all House Committees
33          HR3-3-101. Chair to preserve order and decorum.
34          (1) The chair shall preserve order and decorum during a House committee meeting by:
35          (a) ensuring nothing obstructs a walkway or the view of a meeting attendee;
36          (b) ensuring the meeting is free from any audible or visual disturbance;
37          (c) protecting state property from damage or disarray;
38          (d) prohibiting speech likely to incite or produce imminent lawless action, fighting
39     words, or obscenity; and
40          (e) prohibiting any activity or item that poses a danger to the safety of a meeting
41     attendee.
42          (2) To preserve order and decorum in accordance with Subsection (1), the chair may:
43          (a) prohibit the following:
44          (i) standing, waving, yelling, or clapping;
45          (ii) loud noises;
46          (iii) food or drink, other than water in a closed container;
47          (iv) musical instruments;
48          (v) any item that may require excessive cleanup; or
49          (vi) to the extent necessary to preserve order and decorum, any other item or activity
50     the chair determines necessary;
51          (b) clear the meeting room of one or more individuals;
52          (c) recess the meeting; or
53          (d) request assistance from:
54          (i) the sergeant-at-arms; or
55          (ii) the Utah Highway Patrol.

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56          Section 3. HR3-3-102 is enacted to read:
57          HR3-3-102. Prohibited items and activities in House committee meetings.
58          A member of the public attending a meeting of a House committee may not:
59          (1) bring into the meeting room, or possess while in the meeting room, any of the
60     following:
61          (a) a sign, poster, banner, or placard;
62          (b) glitter or confetti;
63          (c) a laser pointer;
64          (d) paint;
65          (e) an open flame;
66          (f) an incendiary device;
67          (g) a noise maker;
68          (h) flammable liquid; or
69          (i) any harmful or hazardous substance; or
70          (2) engage in any of the following while in the meeting room:
71          (a) commercial solicitation;
72          (b) leafletting;
73          (c) throwing an item; or
74          (d) adhering any item to a furnishing, a wall, or other state property.