2017 House Joint Resolution I

Ban “lame duck” legislative sessions

Introduced in the House

March 14, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Gary Howell (R-82)

To place before voters in the next general election a constitutional amendment to establish the first Monday in November would be the final day of the legislative session in even years (president and governor election years). In other words, to prohibit “lame duck” legislative sessions held after the election.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations