This bill limits which committees can introduce legislation, allowing only standing committees, interim committees referred through the Legislative Research Council, and five specific interim committees (Rules Review, Government Operations and Audit, Retirement Laws, Joint Bonding Review, and State-Tribal Relations) to introduce bills—plus bills requested by the Governor, executive agencies, or the Chief Justice. The change prevents other interim committees from introducing bills on their own authority. Individual legislators remain free to introduce bills themselves.
State Affairs Tabled Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 1
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 53
Tony Randolph
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
State Affairs — Tabled