Bill > LD1668

This bill proposes to change the voting requirement needed to extend the legislative session's adjournment date. Currently, a two-thirds vote of members present and voting in each legislative house is required to extend adjournment by up to five legislative days, and again for another five days in case of further emergency. This bill would lower that requirement to a simple majority vote of members present and voting in each house to extend adjournment by up to five legislative days, and then again for another five days in case of further emergency. The bill also clarifies that the affirmative vote is required for these extensions. The Legislature, or "legislative body," is the lawmaking branch of government. Adjournment refers to the formal suspension of legislative proceedings. The context for this change is to make it easier for the Legislature to extend its sessions if necessary.

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