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This resolution amends Rule 5, Section 3 of the House of Representatives' permanent rules to introduce a new provision that allows the Committee on House Administration to withhold operating budget funds from a member who is absent without leave for eight or more days during a called session with the apparent intent of impeding the legislative process. A called session is a specific type of legislative session that is convened by the governor for a particular purpose, distinct from a regular legislative session. The resolution aims to discourage legislators from intentionally avoiding legislative duties by imposing a financial consequence for significant, unauthorized absences that could disrupt the legislative work. By preventing the disbursement of operating budget funds for such members, the resolution seeks to ensure better attendance and participation during called sessions of the legislature.

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