House Resolution No. introduced by Representatives Webster and others on February 12, 2025, proposes amendments to House Rule 66(a) regarding vote by designation and remote voting in committee meetings. The resolution allows members who are not present in the House to designate either the Majority or Minority Whip to cast their votes. If the designated Whip is unavailable, they can appoint another member to vote on their behalf. Members can file an attestation with the Chief Clerk to formalize their designation, which remains effective until revoked. Additionally, members voting by designation will be counted towards quorum.

The resolution also introduces provisions for remote participation in committee voting meetings. Members who are not present can participate remotely and cast their votes, with their identity verified by the committee chair. They may also designate the chair or minority chair to vote on their behalf if they are unable to attend in person or vote remotely. The Chief Clerk is tasked with implementing video conferencing technology to facilitate this remote participation, ensuring that the legislative process remains secure and transparent by providing live streams of committee meetings to the public.