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Rules committee holds proposed limits on how many bills a lawmaker may file
Summary
Representative Oakland proposed HJR 19 to cap bill requests per legislator (example draft: six per representative, 10 per senator) to reduce bill volume and drafting costs. Members raised concerns about gaming, omnibus bills, and representation; the committee voted to hold the proposal unanimously.
Representative Oakland presented HJR 19 proposing a numerical cap on the number of bills a legislator may request to be numbered during a session (draft example: six per representative, 10 per senator), arguing the change would reduce drafting costs and encourage restraint.
Oakland said the draft is not intended to block needed legislation but to…
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