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HB290

Rules for Returning Resolutions from the Governor

Last scannedSep 12, 2026, 4:46 AM

In one sentence

This bill sets time limits and steps for how the governor's office must return signed resolutions to state lawmakers.

What it does

  • Requires the governor's office to deliver original enrolled copies of laws or resolutions to the Legislative Affairs Agency after signing them.
  • Sets a deadline of 15 days, not counting Sundays, for returning resolutions if the legislature is in session.
  • Sets a deadline of 20 days, not counting Sundays, for returning resolutions if the legislature is not in session.
  • Requires the director to sign for each bill and resolution upon receipt.

Who it affects

  • The Governor's Office
  • The Legislative Affairs Agency

Limits and unknowns

  • The text does not state what happens if the governor misses these return deadlines.
  • The effective date is listed as empty in the provided source material.

Plain language

Terms to know

Resolution
A formal statement or decision made by the legislature that is signed or noted by the governor.
Enrolled copy
The original official version of a law or resolution delivered to the Legislative Affairs Agency.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official summary

DELIVERY OF RESOLUTIONS An Act relating to delivery of resolutions by the governor.

Official activity

Bill history

  1. (H) REFERRED TO RULES1774
  2. (H) FN1: ZERO(LEG)1774
  3. (H) AM: MCCABE1774
  4. (H) NR: VANCE1774
  5. (H) DNP: ST. CLAIR1774
  6. (H) DP: HOLLAND, HIMSCHOOT, STORY, CARRICK1774
  7. (H) STA RPT 4DP 1DNP 1NR 1AM1774
  8. (H) Minutes (HSTA)Min
  9. (H) Moved HB 290 Out of CommitteeText
  10. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120Text
  11. (H) Minutes (HSTA)Min
  12. (H) Heard & HeldText
  13. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120Text
  14. (H) Minutes (HSTA)Min
  15. (H) Heard & HeldText
  16. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120Text
  17. (H) STA1557
  18. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS1557