New York Senate and Assembly can use videoconferencing for meetings if a quorum is present in person.
The bill proposes to implement a system of videoconferencing for meetings of the New York Senate and Assembly, in compliance with article 7 of the Public Officers Law. It allows legislators to participate via videoconferencing if they cannot be physically present, subject to approval by the appropriate leader. However, videoconferencing cannot be used during hearings. The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption and remains in effect until Part WW of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2022 expires.
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