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SJR40Introduced in the Senate

Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.

Engrossed

Introduced by Brian Birdwell, District 22

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Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.

Where it stands

Considered in Calendars

May 22, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Read 3rd time · April 10, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

  2. Filed

  3. Read first time

  4. Referred to State Affairs

  5. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  6. Considered in public hearing

  7. Left pending in committee

  8. Considered in public hearing

  9. Vote taken in committee

  10. Reported favorably as substituted

  11. Committee report printed and distributed

  12. Co-author authorized

  13. Placed on intent calendar

  14. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

  15. Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment

  16. Vote recorded in Journal

  17. Three day rule suspended

  18. Record vote

  19. Read 3rd time

  20. Passed

  21. Record vote

  22. Reported engrossed

  23. Received from the Senate

  24. Read first time

  25. Referred to State Affairs

  26. Posting rule suspended

  27. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  28. Considered in public hearing

  29. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  30. Left pending in committee

  31. Considered in formal meeting

  32. Committee substitute considered in committee

  33. Reported favorably as substituted

  34. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  35. Committee report distributed

  36. Committee report sent to Calendars

  37. Considered in Calendars

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