Bill > HJR019

This joint resolution amends existing rules to limit the number of legislative requests a legislator can submit, with senators allowed a maximum of 10 requests and representatives a maximum of six, though certain types of requests like those for appropriations, repeals, or from committee chairs do not count towards this limit. It also clarifies that a "request for legislation" is a formal submission to the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel for drafting a bill or resolution, and that a legislator must designate a chief sponsor knowledgeable about the proposed legislation. The resolution outlines specific deadlines for submitting requests, including after the legislative session ends and for newly elected legislators, and details procedures for handling requests if a legislator is unable to serve or passes away, including the possibility of another legislator assuming sponsorship. Furthermore, it establishes that after the eleventh day of the annual general session, new legislative requests generally require a majority vote of the respective chamber to be considered, with exceptions for certain appropriations and repeals.

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