To Amend The Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The Ninety-third General Assembly.
Impact
The proposed changes in HR1021 will primarily affect how leadership positions are filled within the Legislative Council and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee. Notably, the bill stipulates that the Speaker of the House will select the co-chairs and co-vice-chairs, streamlining the selection process and ensuring that majority party members occupy these key positions. This effectively consolidates power and enhances the ability of the majority to control committee leadership, reflecting broader trends in legislative management.
Summary
House Resolution 1021 aims to amend the rules governing the House of Representatives of the Ninety-Third General Assembly. The bill focuses on the process for selecting co-chairs and co-vice-chairs for both the Legislative Council and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee. By modifying these procedures, HR1021 intends to provide clearer guidelines on the selection process and ensure that specific roles are filled in a manner consistent with the majority party's representation.
Contention
Controversy surrounding HR1021 may arise from its implications for minority party representation and the overall balance of power within the legislative structure. Critics could argue that by centralizing the selection of co-chairs in the hands of the majority party, the bill risks undermining bipartisan cooperation and marginalizing diverse perspectives in these committees. The potential exclusion of minority members from these influential roles may lead to concerns over equitable governance and the representation of all constituents.
Congratulating Roy Ragland, Chief Of Staff For The House Of Representatives, Upon His Retirement, And Commending Him For His Nineteen Years Of Contributions To The House Of Representatives And To The State Of Arkansas.
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.