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This Resolution amends the House Rules for the first session of the fifty-fifth legislature to allow for remote participation by members and to establish procedures for conducting House proceedings during a public health emergency, specifically the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Key provisions include allowing members to be considered present and participate in voting or establishing a quorum through simultaneous remote electronic or telephonic means, with confirmation by the Speaker. It also outlines safety measures for those physically present, such as social distancing and personal protective equipment, and permits electronic signatures for bills and committee reports. The Resolution also addresses public access to proceedings through webcasting and electronic public testimony, and specifies how video streams of sessions should be presented. Certain existing rules are suspended for the duration of this session to facilitate these changes.