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Louisiana House Bill HR20

Louisiana 2020 1st Special Session

Louisiana House Bill HR20

Introduced
6/11/20  
Refer
6/15/20  
Refer
6/15/20  
Report Pass
6/16/20  
Report Pass
6/16/20  
Passed
6/22/20  

Caption

Provides relative to conference committee reports

Impact

The modifications proposed in HR20 are designed to streamline the legislative process concerning conference committee reports. By confirming the privilege status of these reports and outlining the voting requirements for their consideration, the resolution seeks to facilitate quicker decision-making. This could significantly influence the legislative schedule, especially at the close of sessions when time constraints are prevalent. The bill is expected to improve how legislative bodies navigate competing amendments and expedite the reconciliation of different legislative views.

Summary

House Resolution 20, introduced by Representative Mincey, proposes amendments to the House Rules, specifically Rule 8.21, regarding the consideration of conference committee reports. The resolution aims to clarify the procedural aspects involved in the consideration of these reports, which are significant as they address differences between the Senate and House on legislative amendments. The bill establishes parameters under which conference committee reports can be considered, particularly during the final hours of a legislative session, enhancing the legislative efficiency and ensuring the smooth operation of House proceedings.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment surrounding HR20 appears to be supportive, with bipartisan acknowledgment of the need for effective legislative procedures. Members of the House expressed the importance of adapting rules to enhance legislative function and accommodate urgent decision-making needs. However, there may be reservations regarding the implications for transparency and how the expedited processes could affect thorough deliberation and public engagement during the final hours of sessions.

Contention

While the resolution seems aimed at improving legislative efficiency, some members may argue against the expediency of decision-making on important legislative matters. Concerns centered on whether the proposed changes might limit debate or scrutiny of significant reports within constrained timeframes could arise. Additionally, the dichotomy between maintaining thorough legislative processes and allowing for efficient governance could elicit discussions on accountability within the House.

Latest LA HR20 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

LA HR58

Provides relative to conference committees and conference committee reports

LA HR74

Provides relative to conference committees and conference committee reports

LA HR20

Provides for procedures and requirements applicable to conference committee reports

LA SR19

Provides relative to the unofficial enrollment of a bill or joint resolution which is the subject of a conference committee report.

LA SCR15

Amends Joint Rules of Order relative to conference committee reports.

LA HR1

Adopting permanent rules for the House of Representatives, further providing for definitions, for order of business, for fiscal notes, for consideration of bills, for third consideration and final passage bills, for House and concurrent resolutions, for standing committees and subcommittees, for powers and duties of standing committees and subcommittees, for public hearings, for discharge of committees, for lay on the table and for previous question.

LA HR21

Adopting permanent rules for the House of Representatives, further providing for questions of order, for supervision of Hall of the House and committee rooms, for members' and employees' expenses, for order of business, for general appropriation bill and non-preferred bills, for consideration of bills, for third consideration and final passage bills, for hospital and home appropriations or acquiring lands of the Commonwealth, for House and concurrent resolutions, for standing committees and subcommittees, for powers and duties of standing committees and subcommittees, for Committee on Rules, for discharge of committees, for lay on the table, for previous question, for members required to be present and vote and for financial interests in gaming entities, providing for vote by designation and further providing for Committee on Ethics.

LA HR21

Adopting, with exceptions, the General Operating Rules of the House of Representatives (2021-2022) as the Rules of the House of Representatives for Special Session No. 1 (2023), further providing for supervision of Hall of the House and committee rooms, for debate, for time of meeting, for order of business, for standing committees, for powers and duties of standing committees and for Committee on Rules.

LA HR2

Adopting, with exceptions, the General Operating Rules of the House of Representatives (2021-2022) as the Rules of the House of Representatives for Special Session No. 1 (2023), further providing for debate, for time of meeting, for order of business, for standing committees, for powers and duties of standing committees and for Committee on Rules.

LA HR22

Providing for the Operating Rules for Special Session No. 1 (2023) on Providing Justice to Otherwise Barred Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse.

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