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13.1—Parliamentary Authorities
RULE THIRTEEN—RULES
In all cases not provided for by the Florida Constitution, the Rules of the
House, or the Joint Rules of the Senate and House, the guiding, but nonbinding,
authority shall be first the Rulings of the Speaker and then the latest edition of
Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure.
13.2—Standing Rules Amendment
Any standing rule may be rescinded or changed by a majority vote of the
members, provided that the proposed change or changes be submitted at least 1
day in advance by the Rules & Calendar Committee in writing to the members
together with notice of the consideration thereof. Any standing rule may be
suspended temporarily by a two-thirds vote of the members present, except as
otherwise provided in these rules.
13.3—Rules Apply for Term
The standing rules adopted after the beginning of the term govern all acts of the
House during the course of the term unless amended or repealed.
13.4—Joint Rules
The House shall be governed by joint rules approved by the House and Senate
during the term. Such joint rules may not be waived except by agreement of
both the House and Senate. A majority vote of the House is required for such
agreement.
13.5—Authority and Interpretation
These rules are adopted pursuant to the specific authority granted and the
inherent powers vested in the House of Representatives by the Florida
Constitution. These rules are intended to facilitate the orderly, practical, and
efficient completion of legislative work undertaken by the House. These rules
shall govern procedures in the House notwithstanding any inconsistent
parliamentary tradition and notwithstanding any joint rule or any statute
enacted by a prior Legislature. Adoption of these rules constitutes the
determination of the House that they do not violate any express regulation or
limitation contained in the Florida Constitution. These rules may not be
construed to limit any of the powers, rights, privileges, or immunities vested in
or granted to the House by the Florida Constitution or other organic law.
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