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This house resolution amends Rule 4.2 of the House of Representatives' rules regarding standing committee membership, with the key purpose of ensuring that committee composition reflects the proportional representation of political parties in the House. Specifically, the resolution requires that standing committees be structured so that the majority political party holds a majority of positions, while still including minority party members in proportion to their overall representation in the House. The rule provides a mathematical approach to committee composition, stating that percentages will be rounded (.49 or below rounds down, .50 and above rounds up), and gives the Speaker authority to make committee membership adjustments during the organizational session. This approach aims to create a more representative and balanced committee structure that proportionally represents the political makeup of the House, while maintaining the majority party's leadership role in committee proceedings.

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