This rules resolution modifies House Rules.
This resolution:
- defines "sponsor's supporting information";
- allows a chief sponsor of legislation to provide the sponsor's supporting information, subject to certain requirements;
- requires a legislative sponsor to sit at the presenter's table while a standing committee considers the legislative sponsor's legislation, with exceptions;
- modifies the process by which a standing committee chair allows a response to motions;
- amends the definition of "nonbinding resolution";
- clarifies that reinstating a word or words does not count toward the word limit under a verbal amendment;
- allows legislation assigned to the consent calendar to be reassigned to the third reading calendar, under certain circumstances;
- modifies the prohibited references on the floor; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.