If enacted, HB5590 would amend the existing procedures related to testimonies in congressional hearings, making it a requirement for officials to stay until each member has been provided the opportunity to ask questions. This change is designed to improve the transparency and responsiveness of government officials to members of Congress and, by extension, the public they represent. This legislation could lead to more informed discussions and thorough inquiries into federal operations and policies.
Summary
House Bill 5590, known as the 'No More Hard Stops Act,' seeks to enhance the accountability of federal government officials during congressional hearings. The bill mandates that any officer or employee of the federal government who is legally required to testify in front of a congressional committee must remain present until every member of the committee has had the opportunity to pose questions. This measure aims to ensure that Congressional oversight is thorough and that officials cannot evade scrutiny by limiting their time available for questioning.
Contention
While the bill aims to foster greater accountability within the federal government, it may also provoke debate regarding its feasibility and the potential for bureaucratic delays. Opponents might argue that this requirement could create logistical challenges during hearings, particularly if officials have multiple obligations or if there is an extensive number of questions from members. Advocates of the bill, however, contend that the need for transparency and accountability in government outweighs any concerns about procedural burdens.
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.