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Overview
This bill revises the rules of the South Carolina House of Representatives to streamline the legislative process. It eliminates the ‘motion period,’ simplifies procedures for referring resolutions, establishes guidelines for committee meetings and invitations, and mandates professional conduct for parliamentary staff. Several existing rules are deleted or amended to modernize operations and enhance transparency.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the ‘motion period’ and all related references.
- Renames the Committee on Legislative Oversight to the Committee on Government Efficiency and Legislative Oversight.
- Allows the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions to accept invitations as early as 5:00 p.m.
- Requires streaming of committee and subcommittee meetings when feasible.
- Establishes a deadline of April 10th for Senate bills to be considered by the House.
- Mandates that the Clerk, Reading Clerk, Chaplain, and Sergeant at Arms perform their duties in a professional manner without reflecting personal political beliefs.
- Deletes rules related to the Committee of the Whole and its operation.
- Specifies procedures for referring resolutions to committees and for accepting invitations to address the House.
Who is affected
- Members of the South Carolina House of Representatives
- Legislative staff
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