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SCR 57

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the House to make corrections to H.B. No. 46.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Charles Perry

SCR 57 directs the House enrolling clerk to correct technical errors in the enrolled version of H.B. 46 to match legislative intent.

Received by the Secretary of the Senate
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Bill Summary · SCR 57

Legislative bill overview

SCR 57 is a procedural resolution instructing the House enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 46. The bill itself contains no substantive policy changes; instead, it directs corrections to an already-passed bill's enrolled version to ensure it accurately reflects the legislature's intent.

Why is this important

Enrolled bills must precisely match what the legislature approved to be legally valid and enforceable. Technical errors—such as typos, formatting issues, or section numbering problems—can create legal ambiguities or be challenged in court. This resolution ensures H.B. 46 is corrected before final certification, preventing potential implementation problems.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public visibility: The specific corrections aren't detailed in this resolution, making it difficult for the public or legislators to evaluate what changes are being made to H.B. 46
  • Scope of "corrections": Disagreement could arise over whether the enrolling clerk is making only technical fixes or substantive changes that should require full legislative review
  • H.B. 46's original content: Any controversy surrounding H.B. 46 itself would extend to this corrective measure

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

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