WeVote
Log In

Bill

WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HCR 156

Legislative bill overview

HCR 156 is a technical correction bill that directs the House enrolling clerk to make specific amendments to H.B. No. 140. The bill addresses clerical or substantive errors discovered in the previously passed legislation and has already been signed into law by the Governor as of June 20, 2025.

Why is this important

Correction bills like this ensure that the official legislative record and enacted law accurately reflect the legislature's intended provisions. Without such corrections, statutes could contain errors that create ambiguity in interpretation, lead to inconsistent enforcement, or require later judicial clarification.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on specific changes: The bill itself doesn't detail what corrections are being made to H.B. 140, making it difficult for the public to understand what was changed and why
  • Post-passage amendments: Correction bills raise concerns about whether substantive policy changes could slip through under the guise of "technical" corrections
  • Limited legislative scrutiny: The rapid passage and minimal public discussion may not provide sufficient opportunity to evaluate whether the corrections are truly minor or consequential

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

Sign in to ask a question.