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Rules committee recommends using citations instead of floor resolutions for ceremonial honors
Summary
The committee favorably recommended the first substitute of HJR 2, which would require citations, not floor resolutions, for honors that do not call for legislative or government action; resolutions that urge federal or local action would still be allowed. The motion passed by voice vote.
The Rules Standing Committee on Jan. 30 recommended favorably the first substitute of HJR 2, a procedural measure intended to reduce floor time spent on recognitions by handling nonactionable honors via citation rather than a full floor resolution.
The presenter described HJR 2 as an efficiency measure: "This bill…
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