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CONSENT CALENDAR

• Each Committee will have the opportunity to nominate two (2) Bills for the Consent
  Calendar.
  
• Consent Calendar Bills are placed on the Chamber Docket at a specific time and
  proceed directly to a vote without any debate.
  
• To be nominated for the Consent Calendar, a Bill must be:
  -Recommend by a Committee member, the Committee Leadership, or the Main
  Sponsor;
  -Approved by the Main Sponsor;
  -Not require debate;
  AND
  - Receive majority approval for nomination from the Committee.
  
• Sponsors should seriously consider the Consent Calendar for non-controversial Bills.
  
• This route means a guaranteed hearing before the Chamber Session!