House Resolution 6
(By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Staton)
[January 12, 2005]
H. R. 6 - "Amending the Rules of the House of Delegates, by adding thereto a new rule,
designated Rule 137a, relating to prohibiting the use of electronic communication devices."
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the Rules of the House of Delegates be amended by adding thereto a new rule,
designated Rule 137a, to read as follows:
Use of electronic communication devices prohibited.
137a. Unless authorized be the speaker, no person may use a cell phone or other electronic
communication device on the House floor during a session. A cell phone or other electronic device
may be used in the vestibule of the House Chamber or other locations designated by the Speaker.
Members are prohibited from using a computer to electronically communicate with another person
not on the House floor during session for the purpose of receiving information relating to any
pending legislative matter.