Assembly/Senate Parliamentary Procedure
- Bill is introduced by Presiding Officer
- Clerk reads the enacting clause
- Presiding Officer asks for any amendments
Clerk responds YES or NO
If Yes:
- Clerk reads amendments
- In the House of Origin the Presiding Officer asks for motion to approve
- Motion/Second/Vote (requires simple majority)
If No: Continue to 4
- Bill Sponsor Speech (5 minutes)
- Legislative Analysts’ report (5 minutes)
- Presiding Officer asks for Speaker for/against bill (3 minutes)
A. Alternate speakers for and against
B. Speakers must yield their time to Chair or to questions
C. Three speakers MAXIMUM for and against
D. A motion to end debate (previous question) may be made before 3 for each side have spoken. This motion requires a second and a 2/3 majority to pass
E. Debate ends with three speakers for and against, or with a successful motion to end debate.
- Bill Sponsor summation speech (3 minutes)
- Clerk reads the enacting clause
- Presiding Officer calls for a vote on the bill
A. AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN
B. Majority will prevail; abstentions are not considered in majority.
- Presiding Officer announces results; go on to next bill.
Note: A speaker’s time may not be extended.