Rep. RUTHERFORD proposes the following Amendment No. 53 to H.3710 as introduced by Ways & Means
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EXPLANATION: Requires the Judicial Dept. to produce an Order regarding possession and use of cell phones in court.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 57, JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, page 420, after line 8, by adding an appropriately numbered paragraph to read:
/ 57.NEW (Cell Phone Use in Court) The Judicial Department shall use existing funds to produce an Administrative Order regarding the possession of cell phones in court rooms while court is being held. the findings may not prohibit practicing counsel from possession and use o0.f a cell phone while in court providing possession and use is not disruptive. /

Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and titles to conform.