Nevada Senate rules allow approved remote participation in emergencies

The rules allow the Majority Leader or, for certain committees, the committee chair with the Majority Leader’s approval to authorize remote participation. The authorization may cover Senate or Committee of the Whole proceedings, or proceedings of another committee. The relevant leader or chair must find that exceptional circumstances warrant remote participation. A senator participating in Senate proceedings may vote only while joining from a location in Nevada. Senate authorizations must be entered in the Journal; committee authorizations must be entered in committee records. The rules apply only during the 36th Special Session and take effect upon adoption.

The resolution adopts rules for the Nevada Senate’s 36th Special Session. The rules cover the Senate and its committees, including requirements for public meetings, voting, and handling bills and resolutions. The rules govern Senate and committee proceedings during this special session. The rules apply only during the 36th Special Session and take effect upon adoption.