Resolved, That the House of Deputies amend the House of Deputies Rules of Order to add a new Rule VII.F to read as follows:

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VII: Resolutions and memorials

F.   Referrals to the Constitution and Canons Legislative Committee

Any resolution amending the Constitution and Canons must comply with Canon V.1.1 as follows: 

1.   The President will designate a Review Committee on Constitution and Canons. The Review Committee may be an existing Legislative Committee, other committee, or special committee. 

2.   Any resolution amending the Constitution and Canons will be referred to the Review Committee for a review and report. The resolution may also be referred to a separate substantive Legislative Committee. 

3.   The Review Committee will prepare a report ensuring that the Resolution: 

i.   is in proper constitutional or canonical form; 

ii.   achieves consistency and clarity in the Constitution and Canons; and 

iii.   includes all amendments to the Constitution or Canons necessary to effect the proposed change. 

4.   The President may request that the Review Committee report on the substance of the resolution to the House. 

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VII: Resolutions and memorials

F.   Referrals to the Constitution and Canons Legislative Committee

Any resolution amending the Constitution and Canons must comply with Canon V.1.1 as follows: 

1.   The President will designate a Review Committee on Constitution and Canons. The Review Committee may be an existing Legislative Committee, other committee, or special committee. 

2.   Any resolution amending the Constitution and Canons will be referred to the Review Committee for a review and report. The resolution may also be referred to a separate substantive Legislative Committee. 

3.   The Review Committee will prepare a report ensuring that the Resolution: 

i.   is in proper constitutional or canonical form; 

ii.   achieves consistency and clarity in the Constitution and Canons; and 

iii.   includes all amendments to the Constitution or Canons necessary to effect the proposed change. 

4.   The President may request that the Review Committee report on the substance of the resolution to the House.