89th Legislature

HJR 158

Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HJR 158 proposes a constitutional amendment revising the time limits for legislative action on bills and resolutions during a regular session. The amendment extends the period during which the legislature may introduce and act on bills and resolutions from 30 days to 60 days. This change also affects the timeline for committee hearings, moving them to the latter part of the session. Additionally, the amendment clarifies that the legislature may act on gubernatorial recess appointees, emergency appropriations, and emergency matters submitted by the governor at any time during the session. If approved, this amendment will be placed on the ballot for voter consideration on November 4, 2025​.
Author
Tony Tinderholt