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Senators debate undoing 20‑bill limit; no final vote as amendment filings follow
Summary
Senator McKinney moved to repeal the 20‑bill limit for senators, arguing it constrains constituent representation; supporters of the cap cited a drop in total introduced bills and committee efficiency. A proposal to subject the governor to the same limit was filed for redrafting; no final vote on repeal occurred in the transcript.
Senator McKinney moved on the floor to amend Rule 5 Section 4 to remove the 20‑bill cap that limits how many bills a senator may introduce in a session, arguing the limitation curtails representatives' ability to respond to constituents and privileges lobbyists and insiders.
McKinney said the limit "effectively stifles the voice of the people," noting constituents who asked him to introduce bills late in the process and arguing that agencies sometimes only respond…
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