Amend CSHB 3, on page 2, between lines 15 and 16, by inserting the following:
(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), any member of the senate or house of representatives may submit a written request to the joint chairs of the committee to participate in the committee's proceedings to the extent practical. When participation is not practical, the joint chairs of the committee must establish procedures for requesting members to audit proceedings and must provide to requesting members updates on committee proceedings.