A resolution relating to permanent rules of the House of Representatives for the Ninety-first General Assembly.

2025-2026 Regular Session

HSB 101 establishes permanent rules for the House of Representatives, ensuring clarity and efficiency in legislative procedures for the Ninety-first General Assembly.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HR 5.

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Bill Overview

Bill Number: HSB 101

Title: A resolution relating to permanent rules of the House of Representatives for the Ninety-first General Assembly.

Status: Approved by committee, renumbered as HR 5.

Introduced: January 29, 2025

Classification: Proposed bill

Subject: General Assembly, Legislative Branch, Resolutions, Resolutions-Policy

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HSB 101 is to establish and formalize the permanent rules governing the operations of the House of Representatives for the Ninety-first General Assembly. This resolution aims to provide a structured framework for legislative procedures, ensuring consistency and clarity in the legislative process.

Key Provisions

The bill includes several important rules that dictate how amendments and bills are to be considered within the House:

Germane Amendments:

An amendment must be relevant (germane) to the subject matter of the bill it seeks to amend.
Amendments to amendments must be germane to both the original amendment and the bill.

Speaker's Role:

If a member objects to an amendment on the grounds of it being non-germane, the Speaker may convene a discussion with the majority and minority leaders to address the objection.

Consideration of Bills:

Bills reported out for passage or amendment are eligible for action starting from the third legislative day they appear on the regular calendar.
Committee reports will be printed in the journal immediately after being filed with the chief clerk.

Approval of Reports:

Reports recommending bills for passage or amendment will stand approved unless written objections are filed within the first legislative day following their publication in the journal.

Last Reading Amendments:

No amendments shall be accepted on a bill during its last reading, except for corrections of errors or omissions.

Impact

The implementation of HSB 101 will affect all members of the House of Representatives, as it sets the procedural rules that govern their legislative activities. By clarifying the process for amendments and bill considerations, the resolution aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of legislative operations.

Legislative Timeline

January 29, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Administration and Rules Committee.

January 30, 2025: Committee report recommending passage; committee vote resulted in 15 Yeas and 0 Nays.

February 3, 2025: Committee report approved, and the bill was renumbered as HR 5.

This summary provides a clear understanding of HSB 101, its provisions, and its implications for the legislative process within the House of Representatives.

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