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Lawmakers debate bill to allow caucus leaders access to members' bill drafts to improve session efficiency
Summary
Representative Scott Lausser told the Government and Veterans Affairs committee HB1356 would let the four legislative caucus leaders see bill drafts requested by their caucus members before session, aiming to reduce duplicative bills and improve coordination; members raised confidentiality and potential for pressure on freshmen.
Representative Scott Lausser introduced House Bill 1356 during a Government and Veterans Affairs committee hearing March 12, proposing that leaders of the four legislative caucuses receive access to bill drafts requested by members of their caucuses before the legislative session.
Lausser said the aim is efficiency and earlier coordination: leaders could see themes among drafts, convene members working on similar topics, and reduce duplication. “I started thinking, what opportunities do we have going into session… could we increase some efficiencies…
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