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This bill amends Title 29 of the Delaware Code relating to the Joint Legislative and Oversight Committee by removing a specific provision about virtual meeting participation and quorum. Currently, the law stated that committee members participating virtually in a meeting were not counted toward the quorum (the minimum number of members required to conduct official business), even though they could still vote. The bill completely repeals this language, which means that in the future, members participating virtually will now be counted toward the quorum requirement just like members physically present. The standard quorum for this committee remains at least 6 members, and a majority vote is still needed to carry a proposition. This change appears to modernize the committee's meeting rules, potentially making it easier to conduct business when members cannot be physically present, which could be particularly helpful during situations like pandemic restrictions or when members have scheduling conflicts.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141854