The scope of legislative immunity includes, but is not limited to, the following legislative acts:
- (1) Introducing and voting for legislation;
- (2) Failing or refusing to vote or enact legislation;
- (3) Voting to seat or unseat a member;
- (4) Voting on the confirmation of an executive appointment;
- (5) Making speeches;
- (6) Enforcing the rules of the Senate or House of Delegates or the joint rules of the Legislature;
- (7) Serving as a member of a committee or subcommittee;
- (8) Conducting hearings and developing legislation;
- (9) Investigating the conduct of executive agencies;
- (10) Publishing and distributing reports;
- (11) Composing and sending letters;
- (12) Drafting memoranda and documents;
- (13) Lobbying other legislators to support or oppose legislation;
- (14) Abolishing personnel positions; and
- (15) Hiring and firing employees.