Resolved, That the House of Deputies amends Rule VIII.C of its Rules of Order by adding a section 3 as follows:

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3. Deadline

i. The Legislative Committee’s initial report for resolutions must be filed at least seven days before the start of the First Legislative Session unless:

a. the House adopts a different deadline in its order of business;

b. Two-thirds of the Committee votes to defer the report until the second legislative day; or

c. It is a Post-Deadline Resolution submitted within thirty days of the first legislative day.

ii. If the House of Bishops modifies a Resolution or other matter, the Legislative Committee must file a new report within 24 hours of receiving the message from the House of Bishops.

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3. Deadline

i. The Legislative Committee’s initial report for resolutions must be filed at least seven days before the start of the First Legislative Session unless:

a. the House adopts a different deadline in its order of business;

b. Two-thirds of the Committee votes to defer the report until the second legislative day; or

c. It is a Post-Deadline Resolution submitted within thirty days of the first legislative day.

ii. If the House of Bishops modifies a Resolution or other matter, the Legislative Committee must file a new report within 24 hours of receiving the message from the House of Bishops.