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HR 1495

Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2308.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Cody Harris

HR 1495 removes procedural restrictions on a conference committee's authority to modify S.B. No. 2308, potentially allowing broader changes than standard reconciliation rules permit.

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Bill Summary · HR 1495

Legislative bill overview

HR 1495 suspends the normal procedural limitations on what a conference committee can address when reconciling differences between House and Senate versions of a bill. Conference committees are typically restricted to resolving only the specific disagreements between the two chambers' versions, but this bill removes those jurisdictional constraints for S.B. No. 2308.

Why is this important

Conference committees wield significant power in finalizing legislation, as they can influence final bill language that both chambers must accept or reject in full. Removing jurisdictional limitations allows the committee to potentially introduce new provisions unrelated to the original disagreements, which can bypass normal amendment and debate processes. This procedural move affects legislative transparency and the ability of individual lawmakers to influence final bill content.

Potential points of contention

  • Circumventing deliberation: Allows substantive changes to legislation without full chamber debate, potentially inserting provisions that wouldn't pass standard amendment procedures
  • Unclear scope of S.B. No. 2308: Without knowing S.B. No. 2308's contents, it's difficult to assess what new authority is actually being granted and whether it's justified
  • Procedural fairness concerns: Removes checks designed to ensure conference committees stay focused on resolving genuine disagreements rather than expanding bills' scope

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

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