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This resolution establishes the rules and procedures for the Connecticut House of Representatives for the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions, comprehensively outlining the responsibilities and protocols for the Speaker, Deputy Speakers, Clerk, members, committees, and legislative proceedings. The resolution details the Speaker's duties, including maintaining order, preserving decorum, and managing the House's daily operations, and establishes procedures for electing an acting speaker if the current speaker is absent. It defines the roles of committee leaders, specifies the process for introducing and considering bills and amendments, sets guidelines for voting and parliamentary practices, and includes provisions for remote participation during legislative sessions. The rules cover a wide range of operational aspects, such as the order of business, amendment filing requirements, seat assignments, floor access restrictions, and the process for suspending or modifying the rules, which requires a two-thirds majority vote. The resolution also addresses technological adaptations, including rules for electronic voting and remote participation, reflecting modern legislative practices while maintaining traditional parliamentary procedures.

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