At the appropriate time, the Speaker will call for the introduction of resolutions Introduction of Resolutions as published in the agenda. Resolutions in the Delegates Handbook which have complied with the deadline established in the LSMS Bylaws are regarded as officially received but not yet introduced for debate. A delegate on the floor of the House, but not necessarily the author must officially introduce it as business of the House. Introduction of a resolution does not imply support by the person making the motion. Resolutions can be voluntarily withdrawn prior to introduction without vote when desired by the author and after notification to the Speakers. See Amendments below for instructions on changes to resolutions. The delegate introducing a resolution should approach the nearest microphone and obtain recognition from the Speaker. Once recognized, he or she should state their name and the organization they represent and state “I move adoption of Resolution Number_.” The Speaker will ask for a second and, if one is obtained, the delegate may then discuss the resolution. He or she will not be permitted to speak again until all others desiring to speak have done so unless to answer questions directed to them through the Speaker. Any delegate on the floor of the House may call out “I second the motion” without recognition by the Speaker. This indicates a desire to have the matter considered but does not imply support. At the time of introduction of a resolution, it is possible for any delegate to object to its consideration. In the event the House sustains such objection by a two-thirds vote, the resolution is not accepted as business of the House. Amendments : Opportunity is available during debate on a resolution to present changes only to the RESOLVE(S) in the form of editorial requests, amendments, or substitutions. These changes can be offered from the floor by any delegate officially seated in the House. Amendments exceeding a short phrase or at the request of the speakers should be submitted in writing to the Speakers before introduction. All amendments must be introduced on the floor of the House. The submission of a written or typed amendment is not sufficient for consideration of the change; it still must be introduced from the floor of the House. Sunset Resolutions LSMS policies are listed in the LSMS Policy Manual. Newer policies on the same issue supersede older policies. Policies are reviewed after five years. Policies may be extracted from a sunset resolution for debate. LSMS policy requires abandonment of unsuccessful legislative efforts that are not reaffirmed by the House. The Council on Legislation submits a sunset resolution annually to the House listing legislative initiatives to be abandoned. Unsuccessful legislative initiatives will be maintained for two regular sessions of the Louisiana legislature before consideration of abandonment unless they are completed prior to this deadline. Resolutions adopted by the House that direct an LSMS action are included in the LSMS Directives. The LSMS Councils review the Directives annually to identify those that have been accomplished or are due for sunsetting. Directives are reviewed after five years for abandonment or upon completion. The LSMS Councils submit sunset resolutions to the House listing the directives to be abandoned. Directives may be extracted from the resolution for debate.
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