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ID HR029
Resolution
Status
3/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends House Rule 18 to expand the locked area during a Call of the House from just the Chamber doors to all entrances to the east wing of the third floor of the state capitol building.
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Adds requirement that all members must remain at their floor desks while the House is under call, unless the presiding officer puts the House at ease.
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One-third of members present may order a Call of the House, during which the Sergeant at Arms locks entrances and no member may leave.
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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
Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk
3/24/2026