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SR 702

Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3642.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Bryan Hughes

Expands conference committee authority to modify transportation bill, allowing broader policy changes in final legislation.

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Bill Summary · SR 702

Summary of Senate Resolution 702

Overview

Senate Resolution 702 suspends limitations on the jurisdiction of the conference committee for House Bill 3642. This resolution aims to provide the conference committee with greater flexibility in negotiating and finalizing the contents of H.B. 3642, which relates to highways and transportation.

Key Provisions

  • Suspends the typical restrictions on what a conference committee can consider when reconciling differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill.
  • Allows the conference committee for H.B. 3642 to address a broader range of issues beyond the original scope of the bill.
  • Grants the conference committee increased authority to modify, add, or remove provisions as part of the final negotiated version of the legislation.

Potential Impact

  • Gives the conference committee more latitude to craft a comprehensive solution for highway and transportation policies addressed in H.B. 3642.
  • Could result in the final version of H.B. 3642 containing provisions that differ substantially from the original bill versions passed by the House and Senate.
  • May expedite the legislative process by allowing the conference committee to resolve outstanding differences more efficiently.

Procedural Details

  • Senate Resolution 702 was introduced on May 31, 2025.
  • The resolution has been reported as enrolled, indicating it has passed both chambers of the legislature.
  • Suspending the typical conference committee jurisdiction limitations requires a simple majority vote in both the House and Senate.
  • If approved, the expanded conference committee authority would apply only to the specific reconciliation of H.B. 3642.

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

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