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114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kelly Keisling

HJR 109 seeks a constitutional amendment to address internal legislative governance, including leadership and procedural rules affecting the Speaker of the House.

Signed by Governor.

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Quick overview

Bill number and type: HJR 109 — a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment

Title/purpose: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain organizational and procedural matters related to the legislature

Subject area: Legislature; resolutions—constitutional amendments; Speaker of the House

Status: Referred to State Affairs

Introduced: January 10, 2025

Latest actions: Read first time (March 12, 2025); Referred to State Affairs (March 12, 2025)

What the bill is trying to do

HJR 109 seeks to amend the state constitution to address organizational and procedural matters within the legislature. The bill’s subject classification and title indicate a focus on the internal governance of the legislative body, including aspects related to the Speaker of the House. The exact text of the proposed constitutional changes is not provided in the summary, so the precise amendments (what would change, to what language, and in which sections of the constitution) are not specified here.

Key provisions and changes (as inferred from available information)

The bill is a constitutional amendment, not a statute. If enacted, the changes would become part of the state constitution.

The emphasis on “organizational and procedural matters” and the inclusion of “SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE” in the subject area suggest potential changes to:

Leadership roles or powers of the Speaker
Internal procedures, rules, or governance mechanisms for the legislature
Perhaps committee structure, scheduling, or decision-making processes

Specific provisions, thresholds, timelines, or implementation details are not included in the provided text.

Important: Without the full text, the exact amendments, their scope, and the precise changes to rules or leadership authority cannot be enumerated here.

Who would be affected

Legislature and leadership: Likely impact on how the legislature is organized and how its sessions and rules are conducted, potentially affecting the Speaker’s authority and responsibilities.

Legislative staff and committees: Changes to procedural rules could affect staff roles, committee workflows, and scheduling.

Voters/statewide: Because this is a constitutional amendment, any approved changes would typically require voter ratification in a statewide election (subject to each state's constitutional requirements for amendments).

Process and timeline (current status)

Introduced January 10, 2025.

Read first time and referred to State Affairs on March 12, 2025.

As a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment, typical steps (not specified in this summary) would include:

Passage by both legislative chambers (often requiring a supermajority)
Possible publication of the full text and fiscal notes
Voter referendums in a statewide election for final approval

Next steps for readers

Monitor for the full text of HJR 109 to review the exact constitutional language proposed.

Watch for committee hearings or amendments in State Affairs to understand the scope and any changes from the introduced version.

If advanced, anticipate floor votes in both chambers and, if approved, a statewide voter referendum as per state constitutional requirements.

This summary reflects the information publicly available about HJR 109 and does not substitute for the bill’s official language or legislative staff analysis.

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