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LC 753

Revise legislative branch laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 753 - Revise Legislative Branch Laws OverviewBill Number: LC 753 Title: Revise legislative branch laws Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process Introduced: November 04, 2024 Purpos

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 753

LC 753 - Revise Legislative Branch Laws

Overview

Bill Number: LC 753
Title: Revise legislative branch laws
Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process
Introduced: November 04, 2024

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this bill is to make a series of revisions and updates to the laws governing the state's legislative branch. The main goals are to modernize legislative procedures, increase transparency and public access, and clarify the roles and responsibilities of legislators and legislative staff.

Key Provisions

  • Require all legislative committee meetings and floor sessions to be livestreamed and archived online for public access
  • Establish an independent ethics commission to investigate and rule on potential conflicts of interest or misconduct by legislators
  • Mandate annual financial disclosure statements for all legislators detailing income sources, assets, and potential conflicts
  • Prohibit legislators from accepting gifts, meals, or campaign contributions from registered lobbyists
  • Increase the minimum number of days the legislature must be in session each year from 90 to 120 days
  • Allow the governor to call the legislature into special session up to 3 times per year, in addition to the regular session
  • Require a 3/4 supermajority vote to override a gubernatorial veto, up from the current 2/3 majority

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would primarily impact the state's 150 legislators, as well as the governor's office and the broader public. Key effects include:

  • Greater transparency and accountability for legislators' actions and finances
  • Increased public access to the legislative process through livestreaming and archiving
  • Potential restrictions on legislators' ability to accept gifts and contributions from special interests
  • Longer annual legislative sessions and more frequent special sessions called by the governor

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill was introduced in the legislature as a draft (LC 753) in November 2024, but did not advance further in the legislative process and ultimately died. As a draft bill, it did not receive a formal bill number or progress to a committee hearing or floor vote. The legislature adjourned without taking action on this proposal to revise legislative branch laws.

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

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