A resolution amending the broadcasting and recording procedures of the Senate.
SRES 934 updates the Senate's rules for broadcasting and recording its proceedings. It requires continuous live audio and video coverage of Senate sessions (except during closed sessions or quorum calls), directs the Architect of the Capitol to install necessary equipment under $3.5 million, and mandates that recordings be made available free to accredited media and educational entities. The resolution strictly prohibits using Senate recordings for political campaigns and requires closed captioning for broadcasts. These changes aim to improve public access to Senate activities while establishing clear operational guidelines for Senate staff and media.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Dec 18, 2024
Last action Dec 18, 2024
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Dec 18, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7171; text: CR S7182-7183)
upper
Dec 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.
upper
Dec 18, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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