This resolution modifies joint rules.
This resolution:
- defines "minority leader" and "minority party";
- modifies the definition of "increase legislative workload";
- clarifies the secretary of the Senate's and the chief clerk of the House's record keeping duties;
- modifies the publication of the Senate and House draft journals;
- addresses rules and procedures that apply to an extraordinary session;
- authorizes the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel to request a bill on behalf of a legislator if the bill is necessary to implement a constitutional joint resolution;
- allows a legislator to co-sponsor legislation that originates in the opposite chamber of which the legislator is a member;
- clarifies provisions related to committee notes;
- defines "sunset bill" and requires:the Senate to table a House sunset bill on third reading; andthe House to refer a Senate sunset bill to the House Rules Committee;
- modifies the process related to legislation that increases legislative workload;
- modifies a Legislative Expenses Oversight Committee's meeting requirements;
- limits the number of committee bill files that an authorized legislative committee may open; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.
Recommended by: Legislative Process Committee