Indiana House Bill HCR0001

Indiana 2024 Regular Session

• Engrossed: 11/21/23
• Introduced: 11/21/23
• Enrolled: 11/21/23
• Passed: 11/21/23

Caption

To allow the House of Representatives and the Senate of the 123rd Indiana General Assembly to adjourn and recess separately throughout the Second Regular Session.

Impact

If passed, HCR0001 will modify the existing protocol governing legislative adjournments by allowing greater autonomy to each legislative body. The Indiana Constitution restricts either house from adjourning for more than three days without the consent of the other. This resolution allows both houses to consent to such adjournments, thereby amending traditional practices and potentially expediting legislative processes tailored to the needs of each chamber's schedule and business.

Summary

HCR0001 is a House Concurrent Resolution aimed at allowing the Indiana House of Representatives and the Senate to adjourn and recess separately for periods exceeding three consecutive days during the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. This resolution seeks to provide each chamber the flexibility to operate independently while recognizing the necessity for longer recesses when deemed appropriate by their respective leaders, the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

Contention

There may be points of contention regarding the implications of separating the adjournment schedules. Proponents argue that this flexibility may enhance efficiency, allowing each chamber to maximize its time and resources. However, opponents might voice concerns that differentiating schedules could disrupt collaborative legislative efforts or hinder coordinated actions on urgent matters requiring attention from both chambers. Balancing individual needs with collective legislative responsibilities will be crucial in the debate surrounding this resolution.