The bill H. 3528 proposes an amendment to Rule 5.1 of the Rules of the House of Representatives in South Carolina, specifically regarding the introduction and referral of bills and resolutions. The key change introduced by this bill is the requirement that any bill or resolution sponsored by a majority of the House must be placed directly on the House calendar for consideration, rather than being referred to a committee first. This aims to streamline the legislative process for bills that have significant support among House members.
In addition to this primary amendment, the bill retains existing provisions regarding the introduction of bills without prior notice, the Speaker's authority to delay referral for review, and the handling of bills appropriating revenue or creating study committees. The bill also outlines procedures for prefiling legislation and the process for members to add their names as sponsors to bills. Overall, the proposed changes are intended to enhance the efficiency of legislative proceedings in the House of Representatives.