HR 1001 Summary

• Adopts the permanent rules governing the House of Representatives for the 93rd General Assembly, covering member conduct, committee structure, legislative procedures, and voting processes.

• Establishes committee structure with 10 standing committees (5 Class A and 5 Class B), 7 select committees, and 3 special committees; members must serve on one Class A and one Class B standing committee.

• Defines Speaker powers including bill assignment, committee appointments, and enforcement of House rules; Speaker-designate selected by secret ballot 15 minutes after sine die adjournment of each even-numbered fiscal session.

• Outlines bill passage procedures requiring three separate readings on different days (unless suspended by 2/3 vote), 24-hour desk circulation before third reading, and committee recommendations before House consideration.

• Establishes voting procedures including roll calls, electronic voting systems, pairing of absent members, and quorum requirements; prohibits campaign contributions during 30 days before and after legislative sessions.