Guest David D. Posted November 10, 2020 at 04:21 PM Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 at 04:21 PM In our assembly, we number all resolutions and upload them to a website that tracks their legislative history. For example, the fourth resolution introduced in the year would read "Resolution 4: Title..." In our most recent session, a resolution failed after voting, and there is interest in renewing the resolution as New Business in a future session (our Bylaws do not prohibit doing so). If the content of the resolution is identical to the previous one, should it have a new index number or a different one? If the resolution is re-introduced, then it should be treated as a new resolution with a new legislative history. However, if the content is the same, then its legislative history should reflect previous events, i.e. its rejection in prior sessions. Thank You. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted November 10, 2020 at 05:39 PM Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 at 05:39 PM (edited) 1 hour ago, Guest David D. said: In our assembly, we number all resolutions and upload them to a website that tracks their legislative history. For example, the fourth resolution introduced in the year would read "Resolution 4: Title..." In our most recent session, a resolution failed after voting, and there is interest in renewing the resolution as New Business in a future session (our Bylaws do not prohibit doing so). If the content of the resolution is identical to the previous one, should it have a new index number or a different one? If the resolution is re-introduced, then it should be treated as a new resolution with a new legislative history. However, if the content is the same, then its legislative history should reflect previous events, i.e. its rejection in prior sessions. RONR does not have rules regarding a tracking system of the nature you describe. As a result, RONR has no answer to this question. It will be up to your organization to interpret its own rules (or customs) on the subject. Edited November 10, 2020 at 05:40 PM by Josh Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Elsman Posted November 10, 2020 at 07:42 PM Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 at 07:42 PM For ideas about how to number resolutions, you might want to read the article on the subject on the website of the United States Congress. The article gives examples that might be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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