House Journal: Page 335: Wednesday, February 7, 2001
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1 and the 8th 9th week of the second session, each house
2 shall consider only bills originating in that house
3 and unfinished business. During the 13th 14th week of
4 the first session and the 11th 12th week of the second
5 session, each house shall consider only bills
6 originating in the other house and unfinished
7 business. Beginning with the 14th 15th week of the
8 first session and the 12th 13th week of the second
9 session, each house shall consider only bills passed
10 by both houses, bills exempt from subsection 2, and
11 unfinished business.
12 4. A motion to reconsider filed and not disposed
13 of on an action taken on a bill or resolution which is
14 subject to a deadline under this rule may be called up
15 at any time before or after the day of the deadline by
16 the person filing the motion or after the deadline by
17 the majority floor leader, notwithstanding any other
18 rule to the contrary.
19 Rule 21
20 Resolutions
21 1. A "concurrent resolution" is a resolution to be
22 adopted by both houses of the general assembly which
23 expresses the sentiment of the general assembly or
24 deals with temporary legislative matters. It may
25 authorize the expenditure, for any legislative
26 purpose, of funds appropriated to the general
27 assembly. A concurrent resolution is not limited to,
28 but may provide for a joint convention of the general
29 assembly, adjournment or recess of the general
30 assembly, or requests to a state agency or to the
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1 general assembly or a committee. A concurrent
2 resolution requires the affirmative vote of a majority
3 of the senators or representatives present and voting
4 unless otherwise specified by statute. A concurrent
5 resolution does not require the governor's approval
6 unless otherwise specified by statute. A concurrent
7 resolution shall be filed with the secretary of the
8 senate or the chief clerk of the house. A concurrent
9 resolution shall be printed in the bound journal after
10 its adoption.
11 2. A "joint resolution" is a resolution which
12 requires for approval the affirmative vote of a
13 constitutional majority of each house of the general
14 assembly. A joint resolution which appropriates funds
15 or enacts temporary laws must contain the clause "Be
16 It Enacted by the General Assembly of the State of
17 Iowa:", is equivalent to a bill, and must be
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