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1996 SESSION
HB 857 General Assembly; limit on introduction of legislation.
Introduced by: Harry R. Purkey | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY:
General Assembly; limit on introduction of legislation. Prohibits a member from introducing more than a combined total of 12 bills and resolutions during any regular session of the General Assembly. Exceptions to this limitation include legislation that (i) commends, congratulates or memorializes and is not referred to a standing committee under the rules of the member's house; (ii) relates to the administration of government and is introduced at the request of the Governor; or (iii) affects the procedures or schedule of the General Assembly.
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HISTORY
- 01/22/96 House: Presented & ordered printed 965302412
- 01/22/96 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/30/96 House: Passed by indefinitely in Rules (10-Y 0-N)