Legislature, authorized to request Secretary of State to poll members whether to convene special session and authorize Senate President Pro Tem and Speaker to call Legislature into special session in certain conditions
Impact
If enacted, HB 245 could significantly affect how the Legislature handles time-sensitive matters. By providing clear mechanisms for polling members and potentially convening a special session, the bill seeks to enhance legislative efficiency and responsiveness. This could be particularly beneficial during emergencies or critical situations requiring immediate legislative attention that cannot wait until the next regular session.
Summary
House Bill 245 aims to grant the Legislature the authority to request the Secretary of State to poll its members regarding the convening of a special session. This bill establishes specific conditions under which the Senate President Pro Tem and the Speaker can call the Legislature into a special session. The intention behind this proposal is to streamline the process by which a special session can be initiated, thereby allowing for more efficient legislative responses to pressing issues that may arise outside of the standard legislative session schedule.
Contention
However, the bill may face contention regarding its implications for legislative autonomy and decision-making. Some lawmakers may argue that it could centralize power in the hands of legislative leaders like the Senate President Pro Tem and the Speaker. Critics may voice concerns about whether a simplified process for calling special sessions might lead to inappropriate use or overuse of such sessions, potentially disrupting the legislative calendar and the focus of legislative priorities.
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.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.