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More Time to Review Bills Before Voting

This proposal aims to give citizens and their representatives more time to review the content of proposed laws before they are voted on. This will allow everyone to better understand what exactly is changing in the law and how it will affect their lives, finances, or daily responsibilities. This will increase the transparency of the legislative process.
Key points
Bills must be publicly available online for a specific period before a vote.
The minimum review period is 72 hours or two minutes per page, whichever is longer.
Senators will be required to self-certify that they have read a bill before voting on it.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_84
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-03-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit the consideration of legislation in the Senate unless the text of the legislation that will be considered has been made publicly available in electronic form for a mandatory minimum review period.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_84.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Bills must be publicly available online for a specific period before a vote.
  • The minimum review period is 72 hours or two minutes per page, whichever is longer.
  • Senators will be required to self-certify that they have read a bill before voting on it.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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