General legislative matters.
General legislative matters. Eliminates certain duplicate section headings. Defines "SECTION". Specifies when a SECTION of an act is effective. Repeals a chapter that concerns the effective date of a bill that is passed by the general assembly over the governor's veto. Removes obsolete provisions and conforms certain statutory provisions to the rules of the house and senate. Specifies that a bill passed during a regular or special legislative session must be presented to the governor within seven days of sine die adjournment. Specifies when bills passed over the governor's veto take effect.
This bill focuses on streamlining and clarifying legislative procedures by removing duplicate section headings and outdated language. It also establishes clear guidelines on when sections of a bill take effect and how bills passed over a governor’s veto should be handled. The bill ensures that legislation passed during regular or special sessions is presented to the governor within a specific timeframe.
The changes in this bill mainly affect legislators, legal professionals, and state agencies by making the legislative process more efficient and understandable. This could result in faster and more precise implementation of laws and reduced confusion around effective dates.
HB1682 was introduced on January 21, 2025, and after various committee reviews and amendments, it was passed by both the House and Senate on April 24, 2025. It was signed by the Governor on May 6, 2025, and became law as Public Law 242. The bill has now been enacted and is in effect.