A155 (Update the House of Deputies Rules Upon a Different Convention Schedule)

House of Deputies Message #95

The House of Deputies informs the House of Bishops that on Jun 23, 2024 it considered resolution A155 (Update the House of Deputies Rules Upon a Different Convention Schedule). The house acted to:

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Resolved, the House of Deputies amends Rule XIII.B.2.iii of its Rules of Order as follows:

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iii. To Recall from a Committee:

a. is used to bring something out of a legislative committee and immediately to the floor of the House;

b. has the following characteristics:

1. may not be brought until the second legislative day;

2. debate is allowed;

3. no amendments are allowed;

4. a two-thirds vote is required.

 

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Rule XIII.B.2

iii. To Recall from a Committee:

a. is used to bring something out of a legislative committee and immediately to the floor of the House;

b. has the following characteristics:

1. may not be brought until the fourth second legislative day;

2. debate is allowed;

3. no amendments are allowed;

4. a two-thirds vote is required.