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This resolution proposes an amendment to the state constitution that would require a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers of the General Assembly (the state legislature) to pass any legislation during a special session. Currently, legislation typically requires only a simple majority (more than half) to pass, but this amendment would raise the threshold for passing laws during special sessions to a higher standard. A special session is an additional legislative meeting called outside of the regular legislative calendar, often to address urgent or time-sensitive issues. By requiring a supermajority vote, the resolution aims to ensure broader consensus and potentially limit the passage of controversial or hastily crafted legislation during these extraordinary legislative gatherings. If adopted, this constitutional amendment would make it more difficult for legislation to be enacted during special sessions, as lawmakers would need to secure substantially more support from their colleagues to pass bills.

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