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2023 SESSION
HJ 478 Legislative system; JLARC to study efficiency.
Introduced by: Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; JLARC; efficiency of the legislative system; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the efficiency of the legislative system in the Commonwealth. In conducting its study, JLARC shall (i) analyze trends in the volume of legislation, number of days spent in session, and costs associated with the legislative process by year; (ii) examine the pros and cons of the legislative system as it currently exists and make recommendations regarding improvements to key elements of the legislative system, including the timing of regular sessions, committee size and scheduling, organizational processes, legislative deadlines, bill introduction limits, and staffing; (iii) compare the legislative systems of other states to Virginia's legislature and identify processes that may be implemented to improve the General Assembly's efficiency; and (iv) recommend procedural and legislative actions regarding the legislative system that would serve to increase legislative efficiency.
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HISTORY
- 01/04/23 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23102492D
- 01/04/23 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/27/23 House: Assigned Rules sub: Studies
- 01/30/23 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 2-N)
- 02/07/23 House: Left in Rules