2021 House Joint Resolution A

Require two-thirds vote on "lame duck" session bills

Introduced in the House

Jan. 13, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Jason Wentworth (R-97)

To place before voters in the next general election a Constitutional amendment to require that bills passed in a “lame duck” legislative session held after the election in an even year must get a two-thirds House and Senate majority vote to become law.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Feb. 24, 2021

Passed in the House 102 to 7 (details)

To place before voters in the next general election a Constitutional amendment to require that bills passed in a “lame duck” legislative session held after the election in an even year must get a two-thirds House and Senate majority vote to become law. To be placed on the ballot a House or Senate Joint Resolution proposing a constitutional amendment much get at least a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate. Approval by the governor is not required.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 25, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations