Bill > H2015

This bill adopts the rules of the House of Representatives for the 2015-2016 legislative sessions, outlining procedures for the Speaker, members, committees, and legislative processes. Key provisions include rules for maintaining order and decorum in the House Chamber, the Speaker's authority to appoint a Speaker pro tempore and other officials, and the establishment of a standing committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling to help manage legislative matters. The bill also details the responsibilities of the Clerk, including keeping the Journal and serving as the parliamentarian, and establishes a Code of Ethics for members, officers, and employees, outlining prohibitions against conflicts of interest, improper solicitation, and misuse of information. Furthermore, it specifies the composition and appointment of various committees, including Rules, Ways and Means, and Ethics, and outlines procedures for committee meetings, including requirements for open sessions and limitations on executive sessions. The bill also addresses the regular course of proceedings for bills and resolves, including their referral to committees, amendment processes, and final passage, and sets forth rules for debate, voting, and reconsideration of votes, with specific procedures for calling for the previous question and closing debate. Finally, it details the privilege of the floor, the use of the Representatives' Chamber and adjoining rooms, and the quorum required for conducting House business.