Texas Senate Bill SCR21

Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Caption

Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, and ending on Monday, March 9, 2015.

Impact

The passage of SCR21 had the potential to impact the legislative schedule by allowing flexibility during the session. By permitting an extended recess, legislators could allocate additional time for deliberations, negotiations, or other essential legislative tasks without being constrained by the three-day limit. This flexibility can facilitate a more efficient legislative process, especially for pressing matters that may require in-depth discussion or consensus-building among lawmakers.

Summary

SCR21, a Senate Concurrent Resolution, was introduced in the 84th Legislature of Texas, seeking to grant permission for both houses of the legislature to adjourn for more than three days during a specified period from March 4, 2015, to March 9, 2015. This resolution is necessary due to the constitutional restriction outlined in Section 17, Article III of the Texas Constitution, which prohibits either house of the legislature from adjourning for more than three days without the approval of the other house.

Sentiment

The sentiment around SCR21 appears to be generally positive, as evidenced by the unanimous support in both the Senate and House votes, with the Senate adopting the resolution by a vote of 30-0 and the House by 142-0, with one member present but not voting. This overwhelming support reflects a collective understanding among legislators of the importance of having the ability to extend the legislative session as needed.

Contention

As this resolution primarily addresses procedural aspects of the legislative process rather than substantive policy changes, there were no major points of contention reported during its consideration. Nonetheless, such resolutions often lead to discussions about the broader implications of legislative scheduling and how best to manage the time available for lawmaking in a manner that serves public interests and legislative responsibilities effectively.