What's happening
This resolution amends Assembly rules to require at least 76 House members to sponsor a motion to discharge a bill from committee.
Why it matters
Raises the threshold for action. By requiring sponsorship from at least 76 House members to discharge a bill from committee, this amendment makes it significantly harder for a small group of legislators to force stalled bills onto the Assembly floor, increasing the power of the majority.
Strengthens committee control. This change reinforces the role of committees in the legislative process, making it less likely that bills can bypass committee review, which could slow down or block controversial or less popular measures.
Impacts minority party influence. Minority parties or coalitions will find it much more difficult to gather enough sponsors to discharge a bill, potentially reducing their ability to advance legislation against the wishes of the majority leadership.
Affects legislative transparency and responsiveness. While it may prevent hasty or unvetted bills from reaching the floor, the higher threshold could also make it harder for the public or advocacy groups to pressure lawmakers to act on issues stuck in committee.
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Tighten Committee Discharge Rules
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History
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Assembly Resolution No. 25 BY: M. of A. Kolb AMENDING section 7 of Rule IV of the Assembly rules, in relation to committees RESOLVED, That section 7 of Rule IV of the Assembly rules is amended to read as follows: § 7. Discharge. a. No standing committee shall… Show allHide
Assembly Resolution No. 25 BY: M. of A. Kolb AMENDING section 7 of Rule IV of the Assembly rules, in relation to committees RESOLVED, That section 7 of Rule IV of the Assembly rules is amended to read as follows: § 7. Discharge. a. No standing committee shall be discharged from the consideration of a bill or resolution until after the printed bill or resolution has been assigned by the Index Clerk to the committee and only in accordance with the provisions of this section. b. A standing committee shall not be discharged from the consideration of a bill or resolution except when sponsored by at least seventy-six members of the House upon motion and by a vote of a majority of all the members elected to the Assembly. No such motion shall be in order, until the committee has had sixty days from the date of referral to such committee to consider such bill nor shall such motion be in order on or after the first Tuesday in May except with unanimous consent of the members or in the discretion of the Speaker where proper notice has been given prior to the first Tuesday in May. c. (1) On any legislative day, not more than one motion to discharge shall be in order; (2) A motion to discharge may only be made by the sponsor of the bill or resolution who has timely filed a request for consideration pursuant to section five of this rule. d. Each motion to discharge, when timely made, shall be placed on the Motion to Discharge Calendar, which shall be printed within two legislative days. No motion to discharge may be considered by the House until such motion has been on such calendar for a period of five calendar legislative days.
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