General Information about the General Assembly: 76-1
ACCESS
A significant factor in the decorum of the General Assembly is the access to
the floors of the chambers. Access to the chamber floor is restricted while the
chamber is in session and for a period of 15 minutes before a session is
convened in the Senate and for a period of 30 minutes before a session is
convened in the House. Access to the House Chamber is, however, permitted to
legislators, their families and guests, employees of the chambers, authorized
interns, employees of the central nonpartisan legislative agencies, the
Governor's administrative assistants, elected state officials, state political
party officials, and former legislators who do not lobby. Access to the Senate
Chamber is similar and is determined by the Senate Rules and Administration
Committee. In addition, the Senate restricts access for 60 minutes after
adjournment and the House restricts access for 30 minutes after adjournment.
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