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HR 218

INFORMING THE SENATE AND GOVERNOR THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS READY TO ADJOURN SINE DIE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Ichiyama and 1 co-sponsor

HR 218 notifies the Senate and Governor that the House of Representatives is ready to adjourn, marking the end of its legislative session without a set reconvene date.

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Bill Summary · HR 218

Summary of HR 218: INFORMING THE SENATE AND GOVERNOR THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS READY TO ADJOURN SINE DIE

Purpose and Intent

HR 218 is a resolution aimed at formally notifying the Senate and the Governor that the House of Representatives is prepared to adjourn sine die. "Sine die" is a Latin term meaning "without a day," indicating that the House is concluding its current session without scheduling a specific date to reconvene.

Key Provisions

  • Adjournment Notification: The primary provision of HR 218 is to serve as an official communication to both the Senate and the Governor regarding the House's readiness to adjourn.
  • Final Adoption: The resolution was adopted in its final form on May 2, 2025, indicating that the House has completed its legislative business for the session.

Legislative Actions

  • Introduced: The bill was introduced on January 7, 2025.
  • Committee Referral: It was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on the same day.
  • Adoption: The resolution was adopted on May 2, 2025, with unanimous support (none voting against it) and two representatives excused from voting.

Impact

  • Legislative Process: The adoption of HR 218 signifies the conclusion of the legislative session for the House of Representatives, impacting all ongoing legislative matters and signaling to the Senate and the Governor that no further business will be conducted until the next session.
  • Stakeholders: The resolution primarily affects members of the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Governor's office, as it marks a transition point in the legislative calendar.

Procedural Aspects

  • Timeline: The resolution was introduced and referred to committee on January 7, 2025, and was adopted less than five months later on May 2, 2025.
  • Voting Record: The resolution was adopted with no votes against it, indicating broad consensus among House members.

Sponsors

  • Primary Sponsors:
    • Representative Ichiyama
    • Representative Nakamura

This resolution is a procedural measure that facilitates the orderly conclusion of the legislative session, ensuring that all parties are informed and prepared for the transition.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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