Relating To The Committee Assignments Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature.
Impact
The resolution notably includes appointments for new members, such as Tyson K. Miyake and May Besario Mizuno, who will fill vacancies caused by prior members moving to other positions. It consolidates committee membership which has implications for the dynamics of various legislative committees, potentially affecting how certain issues are debated and handled moving forward. Changes in leadership positions, specifically chair roles in several committees, may also influence the legislative agenda and priorities.
Summary
House Resolution 2 (HR2) pertains to the committee assignments within the House of Representatives of the Thirty-second Legislature of Hawaii for the regular session of 2024. This resolution addresses changes to the committee membership and leadership roles following various vacancies created by appointments and resignations among representatives. The bill outlines specific individuals who will be assigned to various committees as well as those stepping down from their roles, aiming to ensure efficient operation and representation within legislative committees.
Contention
While HR2 primarily focuses on reassignments within the House committees, potential contention may arise regarding the selection of committee leaders and the representation of certain interests, particularly if the newly appointed members hold divergent viewpoints. The shifting of influential positions can create both opportunities and challenges for legislative priorities and may lead to disputes about the direction of specific committee actions or legislative initiatives.
Acknowledging And Recognizing The Caucus Leaders And Naming The Chairs, Vice Chairs, And Members Of The Standing Committees Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.
Acknowledging And Recognizing The Caucus Leaders And Naming The Chairs, Vice Chairs, And Members Of The Standing Committees Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; provision related to officeholders raising funds when facing a recall; modify, and require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; funds donated to a candidate for recall efforts; require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
A concurrent resolution recognizing wild rice as sacred and central to the culture and health of Indigenous Peoples in Minnesota and critical to the health and identity of all Minnesota citizens and ecosystems and establishing a commitment to passing legislation to protect wild rice and the freshwater resources upon which it depends.