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AR HJR1029

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jim Sorvillo

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires the General Assembly to meet in a regular session every year (odd-numbered years beginning second Monday in January) instead of the current biennial system with separate fiscal sessions.

  • Eliminates the fiscal session held in even-numbered years on the second Monday in February that was limited to appropriation bills.

  • Extends regular session duration in odd-numbered years from 60 calendar days to 75 calendar days, with extensions requiring three-fourths (rather than two-thirds) vote of both houses.

  • Changes even-numbered year sessions to regular sessions with a 30-day limit and one-time extension option of up to 15 additional days (down from previous fiscal session structure).

  • Becomes effective January 1, 2021, upon voter approval at the next general election and requires majority vote of electors for adoption.

Legislative Description

A Constitutional Amendment To Require That The General Assembly Meet Each Year In A Regular Session.

Last Action

Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment

4/24/2019

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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