The resolution amends several rules of the House of Representatives for the 136th General Assembly, specifically Rules 13, 22, 24, 25, 96, and 115. Key changes include the Speaker's authority to appoint committee members in a manner that reflects the partisan composition of the House, while excluding certain committee chairs from this calculation. Additionally, the resolution clarifies the responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer regarding employee supervision and parking facilities, ensuring that members' parking privileges cannot be revoked without consent. It also outlines the Clerk's duties in managing legislative documents, including the examination and public inspection of bills and resolutions, as well as maintaining accurate records and journals of House proceedings.
Further amendments address the process for amending titles of bills and resolutions, allowing for electronic submissions and ensuring that changes do not alter the original subject matter. The resolution also stipulates that the House cannot convene without the presence of a majority party member and establishes that Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure will serve as a parliamentary guide in cases not covered by existing rules. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance the operational efficiency and procedural clarity of the House of Representatives.