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This joint resolution adopts the Joint Rules for the 95th General Assembly of Arkansas, establishing comprehensive procedural guidelines for legislative operations. The rules cover a wide range of topics, including how joint sessions are conducted, bill introduction and preparation processes, deadlines for filing various types of legislation, and specific requirements for constitutional amendments, appropriation bills, and special types of legislation such as lottery-funded scholarships and healthcare-related bills. Key provisions include mandating that bills be prepared using an automated bill preparation system, setting strict deadlines for introducing different types of legislation, requiring specific formatting for bills (such as underlining new language and striking through deleted text), and establishing procedures for constitutional amendments and committee meetings. The resolution also includes detailed rules about bill enrollment, signing, and submission to the Governor, as well as guidelines for interim committee meetings and special legislative procedures. The joint rules are designed to provide a structured and transparent framework for legislative proceedings, ensuring consistency and orderliness in the legislative process of the Arkansas General Assembly.

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