Texas Senate Bill SCR36

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 3/3/09
• Enrolled: 3/9/09

Caption

Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, and ending on Monday, March 9, 2009.

Impact

If approved, SCR36 would allow for longer breaks between legislative sessions, which could help in scheduling and coordinating legislative activities. This kind of adjournment might provide legislators with necessary time to consult with constituents, address pressing issues, or partake in legislative strategy meetings without the persistent requirement to reconvene within the standard three-day limitation. However, such changes could also lead to concerns about the efficiency of the legislative process, as extended adjournments might stall the passage of urgent laws or resolutions.

Summary

SCR36 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that seeks to authorize each house of the Texas Legislature to adjourn for more than three days. This request comes during a specific period beginning on March 4, 2009, and ending on March 9, 2009. The resolution is framed in accordance with Section 17, Article III of the Texas Constitution, which ordinarily restricts the houses from adjourning for longer than three days without mutual consent. This change aims to provide the legislature flexibility to manage its calendar more effectively during the stated period.

Contention

The resolution's specifics do not detail significant points of contention in the text itself, likely reflecting a procedural measure intended to facilitate legislative actions rather than a controversial substantive policy debate. However, analogous resolutions can often prompt discussions around legislative accountability and transparency. Some members might raise concerns about the necessity of extended breaks and the potential perception of less active governance during such adjournments.