House Resolution No. 2025-2026, introduced by McClinton on January 7, 2025, seeks to establish the Permanent Rules of the House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 session, incorporating specific amendments to various rules and definitions. The resolution outlines the general operating procedures of the House, including key definitions, the daily order of business, and the protocols for special orders and public addresses. It emphasizes the importance of fiscal notes, mandating that any bill requiring expenditure must have a fiscal note from the Appropriations Committee before proceeding to third consideration, and includes provisions for bills affecting public employee pensions to have actuarial notes.

Furthermore, the resolution delineates the structure and responsibilities of standing committees and subcommittees, detailing their composition, appointment processes, and meeting procedures. It ensures public access to committee meetings and establishes the authority of committees to compel consideration of bills and issue subpoenas for testimony. The resolution also outlines the process for conducting public hearings, discharging committees from consideration of bills, and includes rules for motions and voting procedures, all aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and efficient legislative operations within the House.