Rules Committee narrowly approves adding deputy caucus leaders to Legislative Manual
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
After debate over necessity and scope, the committee passed a resolution 5–3–2 to amend the Legislative Manual and create Deputy Majority/Minority or caucus leaders with no stipend; supporters framed the change as a safeguard for continuity, opponents said caucuses can self‑remedy leadership absences.
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The committee adopted a resolution amending Article II of the Legislative Manual to create Deputy Majority/Minority (caucus) leader positions without stipend.
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