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Joint Appropriations Committee adopts permanent rules for 2025–26 session
Summary
The Joint Appropriations Committee unanimously adopted its 2023–24 permanent rules for the 2025–26 Legislature, setting quorum, amendment and public-comment procedures and clarifying vote thresholds for non-budget bills.
The Joint Appropriations Committee on Thursday adopted the 2023–24 permanent rules that will govern its proceedings during the 2025–26 Legislature, approving the package by unanimous roll call.
The rules establish procedural norms the committee said are intended to streamline hearings and reduce the appearance of off‑the‑record amendments. Among the provisions are alternating the chairs between days the joint committee meets, a quorum defined as at least three senators and five representatives, and a requirement that a majority of the full House and a majority of…
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