What a horrible idea. Sorry, but it is. An incredibly important part of legislative activity is the face-to-face in-the-same-room interaction of legislators. Yes, that's also where some of the bad stuff happens, but actual human interaction is fundamental to the legislative process. If you think things are partisan now, imagine how it would be if legislators rarely or never had to interact directly with people who are not 'like-minded.'

Agree with first comment. Isolating legislators that way would have unimaginable consequences. Driving to Nashville can be a pain, but the Capitol really is the people's house, and needs to stay that way.

Roberts Rules does not support conducting meetings online, as it seriously alters the ability of participants to see all others in the meeting. This creates a disparity in everyone's ability to understand non-verbal actions of those in the neeting and does not allow everyone the same opportunities for input in the deliberative process.

Participation in online meetings is impacted by individual equipment and internet access and the ability of the public to attend and participate is diminished when all members of a meeting are not physically present.

When meetings are conducted online, there is inherent lag, which can cause a difference in audible yes and no votes, as well as timeliness of motions or objections.

Until there is another way for all members to participate in a meeting in a way that is fully equal to every other participant, while allowing full and free public access, an open public meeting is necessary for the democratic process to fully function.