{"id":902,"date":"2023-02-09T09:57:53","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T14:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senatorwaltertimilty.com\/?p=902"},"modified":"2023-04-28T10:20:07","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T14:20:07","slug":"timilty-passes-comprehensive-rules-package","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senatorwaltertimilty.com\/timilty-passes-comprehensive-rules-package\/","title":{"rendered":"Timilty Passes Comprehensive Rules Package"},"content":{"rendered":"

Timilty Passes Comprehensive Rules Package<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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(BOSTON \u2013 02\/09\/2023) Today, State Senator Walter F. Timilty, along with his colleagues in the Senate, passed a comprehensive rules package updating the Senate and joint rules to incorporate the best practices learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. This package reflects the societal shift toward hybrid operations while building on the Senate\u2019s commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and equity.<\/p>\n

“I will always support and continue to<\/span> strive toward the enhancement of<\/span> transparency and efficiency of our government on behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth,” said Timilty.<\/span><\/p>\n

To maintain accessibility to state government, the Senate voted to include language in both the Senate and joint rules codifying the use of hybrid hearings by joint and Senate committees. This change will allow increased public participation and ensure that those who cannot be present in the State House can still participate in the legislative process.<\/p>\n

Keeping in line with the emergency remote voting procedures adopted during the pandemic, the Senate also voted to continue the option of remote participation, which will allow members to take part in Senate sessions even when they have extenuating circumstances. These changes build on the best practices that were developed during the pandemic, and they also promote greater inclusivity.<\/p>\n

“By continuing remote participation options for hearings, publishing committee votes, and allowing public access to testimony, we create better pathways for people across our Commonwealth to access and participate in state government,” Timilty added.<\/p>\n

The Senate\u2019s rules package also includes robust transparency and diversity measures related to committee proceedings. Under the Senate\u2019s joint rules package, joint committee votes will be required to be posted on the Legislature\u2019s website, as is currently the practice with Senate committee votes. In addition, joint committees will be required to make testimony publicly available upon request, while allowing for the redaction of sensitive information. In addition, committees soliciting expert testimony will be required to make every effort to ensure that such testimony comes from a diverse group of individuals.<\/p>\n

The Senate rules adopted today are now in effect for the remainder of the 193rd<\/sup> legislative session. The joint rules passed by the Senate will be reconciled with a proposal by the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n

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