Committee approves calendar for April 30 featuring four legislative bills

In a recent meeting of the House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee on April 28, 2025, members approved the minutes from the previous session and established the legislative calendar for the upcoming week. The committee proposed to calendar four bills for discussion on Wednesday, April 30, including House Files 1982 and 2023, as well as Senate Files 28, 40, and 31.

A significant aspect of this meeting was the introduction of a pre-filing requirement for amendments to these bills. This rule, outlined under Rule 3.33, mandates that any proposed amendments must be submitted in advance unless the House decides to suspend this requirement. Representative Coulter sought clarification on whether this rule would apply to all amendments, to which the committee chair confirmed it would, barring any suspension of the rule.

The adoption of the calendar and the pre-filing requirement reflects the committee's efforts to streamline legislative processes and ensure that all proposed changes to the bills are adequately prepared ahead of discussions. This procedural step is crucial as it allows for a more organized debate and consideration of the legislation.

The meeting concluded without further discussion, and the committee members expressed their support for the proposed calendar and rules. As the legislative session progresses, the implementation of these rules will likely influence the efficiency and effectiveness of the upcoming discussions on the scheduled bills.