H.R. 11 Summary - House Rules for 128th General Assembly

• Adopts procedural rules governing operations of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 128th General Assembly (2009-2010).

• Establishes 27 standing committees including Finance and Appropriations, Education, Health, Judiciary, and other subject-matter panels with Speaker-appointed members and chairs.

• Requires bills undergo three readings/considerations with committee review, public hearings for bills introduced by May 15, and fiscal impact statements before passage.

• Sets voting procedures including roll call requirements, amendment rules limiting paragraphs to one amendment during committee stage, and reconsideration standards requiring majority votes.

• Regulates House operations including session schedules set by Speaker, quorum requirements, member conduct standards, and press/media floor access through designated correspondents' associations.