House Joint Resolution No. 301 Summary

• Adopts the 2019 regular session joint rules for the July Special Session 2019, effective starting at 12:01 a.m. on July 22, 2019, with specified amendments and repeals.

• Limits bills and substantive resolutions to only those specified in the Resolution Convening the General Assembly in Special Session.

• Requires only bills and substantive resolutions certified by the Speaker and President Pro Tempore in accordance with general statute section 2-26 may be introduced during the special session.

• Mandates all bills and substantive resolutions be voted upon by roll call vote and must be accompanied by a fiscal note before action can be taken.

• Allows certified bills or resolutions filed in one chamber to be transmitted to and acted upon first by the other chamber with consent of the Speaker or President Pro Tempore.