Joint Order, To Require The Joint Select Committee On Joint Rules To Convene And Consider Certain Changes To The Joint Rules

This bill is a procedural order requiring Maine's Joint Select Committee on Joint Rules to convene by January 9, 2025. The committee must review and report on 12 specific rule changes affecting legislative processes, including how bills are referred to committees, limits on co-sponsorship, and procedures for public hearings. It does not change laws but directs the committee to examine potential updates to the state legislature's internal operating rules. The bill directly affects how Maine's legislature manages its workflow and committee procedures. It is sponsored by Senator Bennett (R., Oxford County).