Requests the House clerk and sergeant at arms to recommend to the Speaker procedures for the inspection of deliveries to members on the House Floor and to submit to the House and Governmental Affairs Committee recommendations relative to House Rules prior to the 2012 Regular Session
Impact
The resolution mandates that recommendations for these policies and procedures be submitted to the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs at least sixty days before the 2012 Regular Session. It emphasizes considerations for routing all deliveries through designated offices and introduces the possibility of using transparent envelopes to allow visibility of contents. The intention is to create a more secure environment for House members, thereby impacting how they receive communications and materials during legislative sessions.
Summary
House Resolution No. 9 (HR9) aims to enhance the procedures for inspecting mail and packages delivered to members of the House of Representatives in Louisiana. Introduced by Representative Patricia Smith, the bill responds to growing concerns over the safety, legitimacy, and appropriateness of deliveries that House members receive daily. HR9 urges the clerk and the sergeant at arms to work collaboratively to develop detailed policies for inspection that ensure members' safety, while confirming the identity of senders and the content of items received on the House floor.
Sentiment
The overall sentiment regarding HR9 appears to be supportive, as it addresses important security concerns that arise from unregulated deliveries to public officials. The proactive nature of the resolution suggests a commitment to transparency and safety within legislative operations, which is generally viewed positively among House members and the public alike.
Contention
Notably, while HR9 prioritizes safety, it also seeks to balance the need for effective communication among members. Concerns may arise about potential delays in receiving important materials or messages if strict inspection protocols are implemented. Exceptions for deliveries from certain authorized individuals also recognize the need for efficient communication while still ensuring safety protocols are in place.
Requests the House clerk and sergeant at arms to work collaboratively to implement procedures for the inspection of deliveries made to members on the House Floor and to submit recommendations relative to House Rules prior to the 2011 R.S.
Requests the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs to study and make recommendations relative to the organization of the executive branch of state government
Requests the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs Committee to study and make recommendations relative to the oganization of the executive branch of state government
Requests the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs to study the compensation allocated to each member for legislative assistants and make recommendations relative thereto
Requests the House and Senate governmental affairs committees to meet and function as a joint committee to review the process of rulemaking by state agencies and the Louisiana Administrative Code and make recommendations relative thereto
Requests the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs and the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs to meet and function as a joint committee to study and make recommendations regarding ethics and campaign finance disclosure laws
Requests the governmental affairs committees of the House of Representatives and Senate to meet and function as a joint committee to make recommendations regarding the establishment of procedures for an initiative process in Louisiana