House joint resolution · 89R

HJR 38

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature.

Did not pass

Progress

111 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Nov 12
Referred to committee
Mar 3
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber

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Full history

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Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Mar 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Nov 12, 2024 · House

Authors

Cody VasutR

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Mar 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Governor Legislature

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