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Overview
This resolution amends the House Rules to regulate the consideration of resolutions concerning sine die adjournment and to modify debate procedures. Specifically, resolutions regarding a sine die adjournment must be referred to the Rules Committee and receive immediate consideration if reported favorably. It also changes rules regarding accepting questions during a member's speech, stating that if a member accepts questions, they must continue to accept them, and refusal will result in the termination of their allotted time. The resolution also clarifies the explanation process for bills before second reading.
Key provisions
- Resolutions concerning sine die adjournment must be referred to the Rules Committee.
- If a resolution concerning sine die adjournment is reported favorably by the Rules Committee, it receives immediate consideration.
- Members who accept questions during their speech must continue to accept questions.
- Refusal to accept questions after agreeing to do so results in the termination of the member's allotted time.
- Bills must be explained for a minimum of ten minutes before receiving second reading.
- The committee chairman, designee, sponsor(s), and other members of the House can jointly explain a bill.
- The Speaker determines the amount of time a member spends answering questions.
Who is affected
- Members of the House of Representatives
- The Rules Committee
- Legislative staff
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