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Joint Order To Amend the Joint Rules Regarding Joint Standing Committee Procedure
 
the Senate concurring, that the Joint Rules be amended by adding Joint Rule 305-A to read:
 
Rule 305-A. Research required
Nonpartisan committee staff shall conduct background research on all bills and resolves referred to a committee and shall present their research findings to the committee before a public hearing is held on those bills or resolves.