Amend HR 2 (Housekeeping resolution) by striking Sections
3.01-3.03 (page 6, line 27, through page 7, line 12), and
substituting the following:
SECTION 3.01. CONTRACTS. The Committee on House
Administration shall approve all contracts necessary for the
effective operation of:
(1) the divisions of the house and its committees; and
(2) each subcommittee of the house standing committee
with jurisdiction over bills appropriating money from the state
treasury.
SECTION 3.02. HOUSE AND COMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGETS. The
Committee on House Administration shall consider and adopt
operating budgets that cover both session and interim periods for:
(1) the divisions of the house; [and]
(2) all committees appointed pursuant to the
resolution adopting the rules of the house or appointed by the
speaker pursuant to any other resolution; and
(3) each subcommittee of the house standing committee
with jurisdiction over bills appropriating money from the state
treasury.
SECTION 3.03. OPERATING POLICIES. The Committee on House
Administration shall effectuate policies and determine guidelines
for the operation of:
(1) the divisions and committees of the house; and
(2) each subcommittee of the house standing committee
with jurisdiction over bills appropriating money from the state
treasury.