Rules & Procedures
Rules & Procedures
Rules & Procedures of the Senate and Assembly
Outlined in this section are the rules under which the Youth Legislature will operate. It is most important for delegates to become thoroughly familiar with them so that they will know how to function in either Chamber. Legislative sessions will be held on Saturday and Sunday in Trenton at the State House. Simplified Parliamentary Procedure is observed throughout all proceedings.
The rules have been adopted to provide for a timely and orderly operation of the total program. The rules are not debatable and are not subject to “a suspension of the rules” unless indicated. Time will be at a premium; therefore, it is crucial that the time limits indicated are followed. The Clerk/Secretary is to monitor the time spent on each Bill. If running behind schedule, it is the responsibility of the President/Speaker to interrupt and set new time limits.
