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Panel considers new Rule 11-7 to allow ‘enrolled’ versions of heavily amended bills
Summary
The committee reviewed a proposed Senate Rule 11-7 that would permit the creation of an 'enrolled' version of a bill when amendments make the underlying bill difficult to understand; staff voiced concerns about workload and potential confusion.
The Rules & Procedure Committee discussed a proposed new Senate Rule 11-7 on Thursday that would allow the Senate, by affirmative vote, to request an enrolled version of a bill when amendments make the text “no longer reasonably be understood.”
Director (Legislative Service Office) described the change as a response to requests from the technology and process committee and management counsel. “This is what we…
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