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MS HR1

Resolution

Status

Failed

4/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

William Denny

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends House Rule 1 of the 2008-2012 Rules of the House of Representatives to limit Speaker tenure
  • Prohibits any person elected to Speaker two or more times from being eligible for further election to that office
  • Prevents persons who have served as Speaker for more than two years of a term (when elected to fill another's position) from being elected Speaker more than one additional time
  • Takes effect immediately upon adoption of the resolution

Legislative Description

House Rules; member may serve as Speaker for only two terms.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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