A Resolution amending House Rule 24, further providing for third consideration and final passage bills.
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Overview
This resolution amends House Rule 24 to clarify the process for bills undergoing third consideration and final passage. Specifically, it outlines when amendments are permitted, establishes a minimum time period before final passage votes, and details the procedure for considering multiple bills at once. The rule aims to standardize the process for bills that have been debated and agreed upon by the House.
Key provisions
- Bills on third consideration can only be amended to correct inconsistencies, ambiguities, or drafting errors.
- A minimum three-hour waiting period must elapse between the availability of the bill and the final passage vote.
- Technical amendments and amendments with a 2/3 vote are exempt from the three-hour waiting period.
- Upon being called for final passage, the bill's title and description are read.
- Bills on final passage cannot be amended but are subject to debate.
- When multiple bills are called for final passage simultaneously, each bill's title or analysis is read.
- The Speaker will state the question regarding final passage for each bill or group of bills.
- The resolution clarifies the process for bills amended in committee after second consideration.
Who is affected
- Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Legislative committees
- The legislative process
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G. Roni Green
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