Bill > H5008

This resolution amends the House of Representatives' rules to limit each member to introducing no more than 18 bills or resolutions during a legislative session, with several important exceptions. The restrictions do not apply to specific types of legislation such as city or town bills, corporate charter reinstatement bills, marriage solemnization bills, ceremonial resolutions, appropriations and budget bills, and bills related to study commissions. Members can still introduce bills after the standard February filing deadline by providing one day's advance notice to the House, explaining the bill's title and purpose, though they can only do this three times per calendar year and not after the 40th legislative day without the Speaker's approval. The resolution also updates the specific filing deadlines for bills in the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions. The key aim appears to be managing the volume of legislative proposals while maintaining flexibility for important or urgent matters.

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