House approves virtual committees Ryan Voyles 4 years ago Illinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris, D-Chicago, introduces new rules that would allow lawmakers for the first time to meet remotely for committee meetings during a House Rules Committee Hearing on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, February 10, 2021. [POOL/Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register] The Illinois House will now be able to hold committees and task force meetings virtually under new House rules approved Wednesday.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.