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S 3373

Prohibits legislative bills from embracing more than 1 subject

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Griffo

S 3373 - Prohibits Legislative Bills from Embracing More Than 1 Subject OverviewBill Number: S 3373 Title: Prohibits legislative bills from embracing more than 1 subjectStatus: RE

REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · S 3373

S 3373 - Prohibits Legislative Bills from Embracing More Than 1 Subject

Overview

Bill Number: S 3373
Title: Prohibits legislative bills from embracing more than 1 subject
Status: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Introduced: January 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the introduction of legislative bills that embrace more than a single subject. The rationale is to promote transparency, accountability, and clarity in the legislative process by ensuring that each bill focuses on a specific issue or policy area. This is intended to prevent the practice of "logrolling", where unrelated provisions are bundled together to secure broader support.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibits the introduction of any legislative bill that embraces more than one subject
  • Requires the title of each bill to accurately reflect its single subject matter
  • Establishes a point of order that can be raised if a bill is deemed to violate the single-subject rule
  • Grants the presiding officer authority to rule on whether a bill complies with the single-subject requirement
  • Provides for the separation or removal of any provisions deemed to violate the single-subject rule

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would impact all members of the legislature, as well as the general public and stakeholders affected by proposed legislation. By limiting bills to a single subject, it aims to improve transparency and allow for more focused, meaningful debate and deliberation. Supporters argue this will lead to better-crafted laws that address specific issues, rather than complex omnibus bills that combine unrelated provisions.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill has been referred to the Investigations and Government Operations committee for further consideration. If reported favorably, it would then proceed to a full floor vote. Passage would require a simple majority in both chambers. If enacted, the single-subject rule would apply to all future legislative bills introduced in the state.

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

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