SR 178 – Modifies the Senate Rules to allow for the use of laptop computers on the Senate floor

• Sponsor: Purgason
• LR Number: 0832S.01I
• Committee: Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics
• Last Action: 3/1/2011 - Motion to vote bill do pass failed S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
• Effective Date: Upon Approval

Current Bill Summary

SR 178 - This resolution amends the Senate Rules to allow for the use of laptop computers on the floor of the Senate, provided that any Senator engaged in debate must close the screen of his or her laptop completely while the Senator is engaged in debate.

JIM ERTLE