The Four Ws and One H of Reconsideration of a Previous Vote
by Sharon Eubanks The definition of “reconsider” pretty much sums up what reconsideration is all about – “to consider again, especially with a view to change a decision or action.” […]
Legislative Rules
The Race is On to the End of the Session: Automatic Rule Changes Pick Up the Pace
By Julie Pelegrin One week from today, legislators, legislative staff, lobbyists, and capitol reporters can all hit the snooze button and roll over for another hour of sleep. But between now […]
Is it a motion? Is it a COW motion? No! It’s a Supermotion!
By Jery Payne Imagine you’re sitting down to hear testimony at a committee hearing. People are signing up to testify. The committee chair asks the sponsor to explain the bill. […]
ICYMI: A Refresher on the Legislative Rules
With the end of the second full week of the legislative session, committees of reference are looking at calendars full of bills and both houses will soon be spending hours […]
Are Temporary Legislative Rules of Procedure Really Temporary?
by Sharon Eubanks On January 7, 2015, the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 70th Colorado General Assembly convened amid much pomp and circumstance. The day was filled […]