R 308
2000-H 7428
Enacted 6/27/2000


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CREATING A SPECIAL HOUSE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE USE OF THE INTERNET IN STATE GOVERNMENT AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS THEREFORE

Introduced By:  Representatives Cicilline and Ajello Date Introduced:  February 3, 2000

RESOLVED, That a special house commission be and the same is hereby created consisting of nine (9) members: four (4) of whom shall be from the house of representatives, not more than three (3) from the same political party, to be appointed by the speaker; one (1) of whom shall be a representative of the governor's office, to be appointed by the governor; one (1) of whom shall be a representative of the secretary of state's office, to be appointed by the secretary of state; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the speaker; one (1) of whom shall be a representative of state government with technical expertise; one (1) of whom shall be a representative of private industry with technical expertise; and one (1) of whom shall be a representative of a community organization with technical expertise.

In lieu of any appointment of a member of the legislature to a permanent advisory commission, a legislative study commission, or any commission created by a general assembly resolution, the appointing authority may appoint a member of the general public to serve in lieu of a legislator, provided that the majority leader or the minority leader of the political party which is entitled to the appointment consents to the appointment of the member of the general public.

The purpose of said commission shall be to study the use of the internet in state government and to recommend initiatives related to use of the internet including, but not limited to, on-line voter registration, vehicle registration, tax payments, license renewals, and applications for state colleges and universities and other state programs.

Forthwith upon passage of this resolution, the members of the commission shall meet at the call of the speaker of the house and organize and shall select from among the legislators a chairperson. Vacancies in said commission shall be filled in like manner as the original appointment.

The membership of said commission shall receive no compensation for their services.

All departments and agencies of the state shall furnish such advice and information, documentary and otherwise, to said commission and its agents as is deemed necessary or desirable by the commission to facilitate the purposes of this resolution.

The speaker of the house is hereby authorized and directed to provide suitable quarters for said commission; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives on or before January 31, 2001 and said commission shall expire on March 31, 2001.

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