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senate rules Committee

Darrell Steinberg
Chair

November 8, 2011 TO: FROM: RE: MEMBERS OF THE RULES COMMITTEE DARRELL STEINBERG, CHAIR SENATE MEALS AND SNACKS

It has been a long tradition in the Senate that our coffee room provides snacks for Members on session days, and meals in situations where the Senate remains in session over normal dining hours. However, not all traditions can or should be maintained indefinitely; our institutional practices should reflect our best judgment as times and circumstances change. I am therefore proposing that each Member contribute $2000 per year for maintenance of the coffee room services, and to cover meal expenses during extraordinary work periods when the Senate must remain in session. I additionally suggest we review the session schedule to minimize those days when meals might otherwise have been provided. Your support of this proposed change will be deeply appreciated.

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