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Texas Senate Bill SR341

Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SR341

Caption

Amending S.R. 1, Senate Caucus Report.

Impact

As an amendment to existing Senate procedures, SR341 impacts how members and staff interact within the Senate environment. It requires regular testing for all staff members and mandates wearing masks in common areas. Furthermore, it stresses social distancing by limiting the number of staff allowed on the floor during sessions. The implications of these provisions extend to how legislative business is conducted, ensuring that health regulations are integrated into daily operations in the Senate, thus prioritizing member and public safety during a health crisis.

Summary

Senate Resolution 341 aims to amend the Senate Caucus Report in response to ongoing public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution establishes procedures for testing and vaccination of Senate members and staff, emphasizing the importance of health safety in legislative settings. It outlines that entry into the Senate floor or committee hearings is contingent on a negative COVID-19 test result for the day, or proof of vaccination. The measure seeks to maintain the legislative process while adhering to health guidelines, thus underscoring a commitment to public health amidst the pandemic.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding the strictness of health measures mandated by SR341. While the intention behind the resolution is to safeguard public health, there could be concerns from members regarding the logistical challenges of constant testing and potential pushback regarding individual freedoms associated with health mandates. Furthermore, disparities in compliance may lead to debates over enforcement and the necessity of such measures if the pandemic situation evolves, potentially resulting in conflicting opinions among Senate members.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SR1

Senate Caucus Report.

TX SR730

Senate Caucus Report.

TX HR4

Adopting the House Rules of Procedure for the 88th Legislature.

TX HR3

Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 88th Legislature.

TX SR35

Adopting Rules of Impeachment of Warren Kenneth Paxton Jr., Attorney General of the State of Texas.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX SB58

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators and assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB9

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB1849

Relating to an interagency reportable conduct search engine, standards for a person's removal from the employee misconduct registry and eligibility for certification as certain Texas Juvenile Justice Department officers and employees, and the use of certain information by certain state agencies to conduct background checks.

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