Proposes an amendment to House Rule 70 to add certain restrictions regarding admittance to the floor of the House.
ADMITTANCE TO THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE -- Proposes an amendment to House Rule 70 to add certain restrictions regarding admittance to the floor of the House.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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The purpose of this rule change to Rule 70 is to stop allowing any prior house member to be on the floor while the house is transacting business. Rule 70 as currently written allows prior house members to be on the floor at any time without any approval. This rule could be problematic if a prior house member becomes a lobbyist or is running for office trying to make a political statement.
FISCAL NOTE
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There is no fiscal impact to the state General Fund or local government as it will not impose any significant additional administrative duties or obligations on state or local government.
LATEST ACTION
Bill Previously Held at Desk, Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2025
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Jan 28, 2025
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