But today press was not allowed to take notes from the public area of the room. Credentials not needed for this space, it's for the public that comes to speak on bills.
Lobbyists, etc, are on laptops all the time in this space. Regier said no laptops today was specific to press.
Recording from the audience has happened throughout the session.
things are getting real squishy scheduling-wise on what bills are showing up in Finance and Claims and Approps ... HB 856 sounds like it's getting a hearing tonight in Finance and Claims
SB 442 up in Approps right now
These are fiscal discussions since bills have all had policy hearings, but some have some decent $ to move around and spend.
Rep. Zephyr punched in to speak on this and wasn't recognized by Speaker Reger. Minority Leader Abbott rising in proest. Regier tells Abbott he denied her over rules/decorum. #mtpol#mtleg
Abbott disagrees with how Regier handles this. Wants interpretation from Regier. Abbott asks about why Reiger didn't call Zephyr to order when she spoke previously.
Abbott appeals interpretation. This triggers House Rules meeting right now.