Georgia CommonsHR 3: House of Representatives; adopt Rules
Last action January 13, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
House Resolution 3 adopts the internal rulebook that governs how the Georgia House of Representatives operates for the 2025-2026 legislative term.
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In plain language
This resolution formally adopts a document called 'Rules, Ethics, and Decorum of the House of Representatives' as the official rules governing how the Georgia House of Representatives conducts its business. The resolution itself does not spell out the individual rules; instead it incorporates that separate attached document by reference and makes it binding. Once adopted, these rules would govern House procedure for the 2025 regular session and for the full two-year term of the General Assembly (2025-2026). This is a routine, procedural resolution that every new General Assembly term typically passes at its outset so the chamber has a formal rulebook in place.
What the bill does
- Adopts an attached document titled 'Rules, Ethics, and Decorum of the House of Representatives' as the official rules of the chamber.
- Incorporates that document into the resolution so it legally becomes part of the resolution's text.
- Sets the adopted rules to govern the House for the entire 2025 regular session and the rest of the General Assembly's term.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the 180 members of the Georgia House of Representatives, House staff, and anyone who interacts with the legislative process there, such as lobbyists, witnesses at committee hearings, and members of the public attending House proceedings.
Why it matters
The rules adopted here determine how bills move through the House, how debate and votes are conducted, and what ethics and decorum standards members must follow. Because the actual rule text is in a separate attached document, this resolution's practical effect depends entirely on that document's contents.
Key provisions
- The resolution incorporates the attached 'Rules, Ethics, and Decorum of the House of Representatives' document, making it part of the resolution itself.
- The adopted rules apply for the regular 2025 session and for the duration of the current General Assembly, covering the 2025-2026 term.
From the bill
“the attached document, titled "Rules, Ethics, and Decorum of the House of Representatives," is hereby incorporated in this resolution and made a part hereof”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
Topics
- legislative procedure
- House of Representatives rules
- government ethics