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LC 846

Revise interim committees laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 846 would revise laws governing interim legislative committees, potentially redefining authority, procedures, transparency, staffing, and funding between sessions.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 846

Summary of LC 846 — Revise interim committees laws

Overview

LC 846 is a bill titled “Revise interim committees laws.” The available information indicates it was assigned a drafter and placed on hold on its initial filing date, with the drafter assigned on November 6, 2024. The bill’s status is recorded as Draft Died in Process, with the most recent action on May 23, 2025 showing it did not advance. The designation “LC” refers to the legislative drafting process used by the Legislature’s staff.

Purpose and intent

  • Based on the title, the bill would aim to revise the laws governing legislative interim committees. Interim committees typically operate between regular legislative sessions to study issues, gather information, and prepare recommendations for the full legislature.
  • Without the bill text, the specific objectives are not known. Generally, such revisions may seek to improve clarity of authority, update procedures, enhance transparency, redefine membership and terms, or adjust staffing and budgeting for interim committees.

Key provisions (not available in the text)

The exact provisions of LC 846 are not provided in the available materials. Potential areas that a revision bill for interim committees might address, if included, could include:
- Composition and appointment of interim committee members, including eligibility and terms.
- Scope of authority and decision-making powers between sessions.
- Meeting procedures: scheduling, notice, agendas, minutes, public access, and quorum requirements.
- Transparency and public participation: filing of public records, hearings, and reporting to the full legislature.
- Oversight and reporting: reporting duties to the legislature, committees, or leadership; timelines for interim reports.
- Budget, staffing, and resources: funding for staff support, per diems, and related operational budgets.
- Sunset or renewal provisions: criteria for continuing or terminating committees’ interim operations.
Note: These categories reflect common themes in interim committee revisions but do not reflect specific language from LC 846.

Who would be affected

  • Legislators serving on or interacting with interim committees.
  • Legislative staff supporting interim committees (research, legal, fiscal staff).
  • Members of interim committees (appointed or elected) and their local or constituency offices.
  • State agencies and departments that provide information, testimony, or data to interim committees.
  • The public, including advocacy groups and researchers, who participate in hearings or access committee records.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: November 6, 2024.
  • Draft status: Assigned to drafter and placed on hold on the same day (November 6, 2024).
  • Status update: Draft died in process as of May 23, 2025.
  • Implication: With the draft having died, there is no active path for LC 846 to become law unless reintroduced in a future session with new or updated language.

Notes

  • The exact text and legislative language are not provided here. If the bill text becomes available, a detailed comparison of current law vs. proposed changes should be prepared to identify concrete provisions, fiscal impact, and operational effects.

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

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