Resolution Concerning The Joint Rules Of The September 26 Special Session, 2023.
Impact
The bill aims to clarify and set forth guidelines that govern how legislation can be proposed and processed during special sessions. By containing specific provisions for fiscal notes, it mandates that any proposed bills affecting state revenue or requiring expenditures will need to have accompanying fiscal assessments. This requirement is directed at enhancing transparency and fiscal responsibility in the legislative process, aiming to inform legislators about the potential financial implications of any legislative action.
Summary
Senate Joint Resolution No. 121 (SJ00121) addresses the joint rules of the Special Session convened on September 26, 2023. This resolution seeks to maintain the same rules employed during the regular session of 2023, with specific amendments made to streamline legislative procedures. The provisions include stipulations regarding the introduction of bills and resolutions, emphasizing the necessity for legislative commissioners to prepare such documents and ensuring they are filed correctly and timely.
Contention
Notable points of contention may arise surrounding the preemption of previously established rules in favor of those proposed in SJ00121. Some legislators may argue that the proposed rule changes could limit the scope for introducing new legislation or adjustments tailored to the unique needs of a special session. Additionally, the insistence on fiscal notes may face scrutiny regarding how effectively such notes can be prepared and whether they truly reflect the complexities of new legislative proposals.