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This resolution prescribes the Standing Rules for the 2025-2026 session of the Michigan House of Representatives, providing comprehensive guidelines for the House's operations and conduct. The rules cover a wide range of procedures, including the organization of the House, meeting schedules, committee structures, legislative processes, and member conduct. Key provisions include specifying how the House will meet (on the second Wednesday in January of each year), establishing quorum requirements (a majority of elected Members), defining who can access the House floor, and outlining the roles and responsibilities of key officers like the Speaker, Clerk, and Sergeant at Arms. The resolution details voting procedures, including electronic roll call methods, and sets standards for bill introduction, reading, and passage. It also establishes ethical guidelines for Members, including prohibitions on using their position for personal gain, maintaining professional conduct, and adhering to conflict of interest standards. The rules provide a structured framework for legislative operations, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficient governance of the Michigan House of Representatives during the specified session.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0001