HJ25:

Legislative system; JLARC to study efficiency.

Bill Summary:

Study; JLARC; efficiency of the legislative
system; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review
Commission (JLARC) to study the efficiency of the legislative system
in the Commonwealth. In conducting its study, JLARC shall (i) analyze
trends in the volume of legislation, number of days spent in session,
and costs associated with the legislative process by year; (ii) examine
the pros and cons of the legislative system as it currently exists
and make recommendations regarding improvements to key elements of
the legislative system, including the timing of regular sessions,
committee size and scheduling, organizational processes, legislative
deadlines, bill introduction limits, and staffing; (iii) compare
the legislative systems of other states to Virginia's legislature
and identify processes that may be implemented to improve the General
Assembly's efficiency; and (iv) recommend procedural and legislative
actions regarding the legislative system that would serve to increase
legislative efficiency.