Legislators have clashed over how to hold the 90-day session as the novel coronavirus grips the state. This fall, about 100 Republican lawmakers met in the Capitol, nearly all unmasked, during caucuses to vote for leadership. Republicans hold a majority in both the House and Senate.

Democrats have called for an array of options, from delaying the session until a vaccine is more widespread to a session held entirely remotely, or what minority calls the bare minimum — a mask requirement and mandatory distancing measures.

While the state has been under a mask mandate since the summer, lawmakers have say over the rules that govern how they operate in their chambers and while conducting legislative business.