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Pennsylvania House Bill HR430

Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HR430

Introduced
5/7/24  

Caption

Amending House Rule 35, further providing for House and Concurrent Resolutions.

Impact

If passed, HR430 would modify existing rules within the House, which could lead to more efficient handling of legislative resolutions. This change may improve the workflow by reducing ambiguity in procedures and providing clearer guidelines for lawmakers. As a result, the bill could influence the legislative agenda and priorities by enabling quicker resolution of issues through concurrent resolutions, thereby enhancing legislative productivity.

Summary

HR430 proposes an amendment to House Rule 35, specifically focusing on the provisions governing House and Concurrent Resolutions. This bill aims to clarify and potentially streamline the processes related to how resolutions are introduced, considered, and adopted within the legislative framework. It seeks to enhance procedural efficiency and ensure adherence to standardized practices when it comes to the formation and approval of these resolutions, which are critical for legislative decision-making.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HR430 appears to be largely supportive among legislative leaders, focusing on the necessity of procedural clarity in the legislative process. However, there may also be some hesitance among members who prefer the existing rules due to familiarity or concerns about the potential for bureaucratic complications arising from the new amendments.

Contention

The main point of contention regarding HR430 might arise from debates about the implications of changing established procedures. Critics could argue that any amendments could unintentionally restrict the legislative intent or flexibility that has previously existed under House Rule 35, while supporters believe these changes will foster a more streamlined and effective legislative process.

Latest PA HR430 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

PA 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.

PA 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.

PA HR184

Amending the General Operating Rules of the House of Representatives and House Rule 18, further providing for definitions and for introduction and printing of bills.

PA HR185

Amending House Rule 45 (a), further providing for government oversight committee.

PA HR50

A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of Procedure for the 2022 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.

PA HR1

Adopting permanent rules for the House of Representatives.

PA HR49

Amending House Rule 24, further providing for third consideration and final passage bills.

PA HR73

Amending House Rule 24, further providing for third consideration and final passage bills.

PA HR158

Amending House Rule 14, further providing for members' and employees' expenses.

PA HR47

Amending House Rule 14, further providing for members' and employees' expenses.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.