Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5053

Introduced
1/11/23  

Caption

House Resolution Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years Of 2021 And 2022 (amends The House Rules To Require That Bills Impacting Veterans' Affairs As Well As Other Subject Matter Only Be Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs After All Other Committee Hearings Are Conducted.)

Impact

If enacted, H5053 would significantly influence how veterans' affairs are addressed in the House of Representatives. The amendment is intended to ensure that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs acts as the final authority on bills affecting veterans, thereby allowing for a more thorough and focused review of relevant legislation. This change could lead to increased efficiency in handling veterans' issues and ensures that these matters are deliberated with the input of various committees prior to being finalized in the veterans' committee. Advocates for the bill might argue that this method prevents oversight and ensures that veterans' needs are prioritized within the legislative agenda.

Summary

House Bill H5053 proposes an amendment to the rules of the House of Representatives for the years 2021 and 2022. The primary objective of this bill is to establish a structured process for how bills impacting veterans' affairs are managed within the legislative framework. Specifically, it stipulates that any such bill must be referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs only after all other committee hearings related to the subject matter have been completed. This procedural change aims to streamline the legislative process concerning veterans' issues by centralizing authority within the dedicated committee once preliminary discussions are concluded.

Contention

There may be points of contention regarding the implications of this rule amendment. Critics could argue that placing the Committee on Veterans' Affairs as the final arbiter may limit the input of other committees that address overlapping issues, potentially sidelining important discussions that could have broader implications on social or economic policies. Proponents might counter that this focused approach allows for specialization and depth in addressing the unique challenges faced by veterans. As with many procedural amendments, the effectiveness and impact of this change will rely heavily on the execution and series of discussions that follow its implementation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H5052

House Resolution Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2021 And 2022 (amends The House Rules On What Matters May Be Debated Or Spoken On The House Floor.)

RI H5014

HOUSE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 2023 AND 2024 (Requires that members receive five (5) days advance notice when their bill is being heard before a committee.)

RI H5137

House Resolution Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2021 And 2022 (this Resolution Would Amend The House Rules To Enable Any Member To Have Up To 3 Bills During The 2nd Year Of A Legislative Session Held For Further Study Either Substituted In Committee Or A Committee Vote For Potential Placement On The Floor Calendar.)

RI H5036

HOUSE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 2023 AND 2024 (Amends the House Rules to enable any member to have up to 3 bills that are held for further study either substituted in committee or allowed to have a committee vote for placement on the floor calendar exclusively at the discretion of the Speaker.)

RI H5015

HOUSE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 2023 AND 2024 (Requires that the bill sponsor or another member of the House be present in order to formally present a bill to a committee before any testimony is taken on the bill.)

RI H6257

House Resolution Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2023 And 2024

RI H7029

House Resolution Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2021 And 2022 (this Resolution Would Amend The House Rules By Providing Term Limits For House Leadership Positions.)

RI H5135

House Resolution Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2021 And 2022 (this Resolution Would Require The Clerk Of The House To Prepare And Publish In The House Journal An Index Of All Rulings Made By The Speaker.)

RI H5134

House Resolution Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2021 And 2022 (this Resolution Would Permit Any Committee Member To Hold A Substitute Bill Which Is Moved For Consideration For A Period Of Twenty-four (24) Hours.)

RI H5051

House Resolution Adopting The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2023 And 2024 (this Resolution Would Adopt The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2023 And 2024.)

Similar Bills

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