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Amend HR 4 (adopting the permanent rules of the house) as follows:
(1)  On page 206, line 5, strike "Each" and substitute "(a) Except as provided by this section, each".
(2)  On page 206, between lines 23 and 24, insert the following:
(b)  A person is not required to wear a face mask:
(1)  if the person is younger than 10 years of age;
(2)  if the person has a medical condition or disability that prevents wearing a face mask;
(3)  while the person is consuming food or drink, if consuming the food or drink is otherwise allowed;
(4)  while the person is receiving a service that requires temporary removal of the face mask for security surveillance, screening, or a need for specific access to the face, but only to the extent necessary to receive the service;
(5)  while the person is actively providing or obtaining access to religious worship;
(6)  while the person is giving a speech for a broadcast or to an audience; or
(7)  if the committee or subcommittee meeting is held in a county that is exempt from a statewide face mask or face covering requirement.
(3)  On page 214, line 4, strike "Each" and substitute "(a) Except as provided by this section, each".
(4)  On page 214, between lines 18 and 19, insert the following:
(b)  A person is not required to wear a face mask:
(1)  if the person is younger than 10 years of age;
(2)  if the person has a medical condition or disability that prevents wearing a face mask;
(3)  while the person is consuming food or drink, if consuming the food or drink is otherwise allowed;
(4)  while the person is receiving a service that requires temporary removal of the face mask for security surveillance, screening, or a need for specific access to the face, but only to the extent necessary to receive the service;
(5)  while the person is actively providing or obtaining access to religious worship; or
(6)  while the person is giving a speech for a broadcast or to an audience.