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ID HR023
Resolution
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Rule 18 (Call of the House) to specify that the Sergeant at Arms shall close and lock the doors to the east wing of the third floor of the state capitol building when a call is ordered, replacing the previous reference to "the Chamber"
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Requires all members to return to their floor desks whenever business is transacted while the House is under call
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One-third of members present may still order a call of the House, and no member may leave once the doors are locked
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Arrest of absent members requires majority approval; suspending the call or excusing members requires a majority vote of the entire membership
Legislative Description
Proposes an amendment to House Rule 18 to provide for the doors to the east wing of the third floor of the state capitol building to be locked during a call of the House and to provide for members to return to their floor desks when business is transacted.
CALL OF THE HOUSE
Last Action
U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
3/16/2026