Joint Rules Resolution - Requests for Legislation

HJR 19 limits how many bills legislators can request to be drafted each session. It caps senators at 10 requests and representatives at six, with exceptions for committee chairs, budget-only requests, or repealing existing laws. The resolution requires requests to include a chief sponsor and drafting instructions, and sets deadlines for filing (by the 11th day of the legislative session). It also outlines procedures for handling requests if a legislator leaves office or dies, ensuring continuity or abandonment of pending requests. This is a procedural rule affecting all Utah legislators who submit bill requests.