Connecticut House Bill HJ00303

Connecticut 2020 Regular Session

• Introduced: 9/29/20
• Engrossed: 9/29/20
• Passed: 9/29/20

Caption

Resolution Concerning The Printing Of The Journals Of The Senate And House Of Representatives For The September Special Session, 2020.

Impact

The resolution does not propose changes to state laws or current practices but reinforces the established procedure for documenting legislative activities. By specifying that the journals should be printed as outlined in section 2-49 of the general statutes, the bill helps to uphold the standard operating protocols of the legislature. This will have implications for record-keeping, ensuring that the history of legislative activities is preserved for future reference.

Summary

House Joint Resolution No. 303, introduced during the September Special Session of 2020, focuses on the procedures regarding the printing of the journals from the Senate and House of Representatives. The bill aims to ensure that the records of the proceedings during this specific legislative session are printed as mandated by existing statutes. This resolution reflects the legislative body's commitment to transparency and maintaining accurate records of their proceedings.

Contention

While the resolution's content is straightforward and primarily administrative, any potential contention may arise from discussions surrounding the relevance and preservation of these printed journals. In a modern context where digitization of records is prevalent, some may question the necessity of physical prints versus electronic records. However, no substantial debate or disagreement appears to have been documented regarding this resolution itself.