How Can a Member Influence What Committee a Bill They

question 43

Multiple Choice

How can a member influence what committee a bill they introduce is assigned to?

• A) Use specific legal language in the bill to influence which committee has jurisdiction
• B) Use a point of inquiry to direct the parliamentarian which committee to assign the bill to
• C) Earn the support of a committee chair who can make a motion on the floor to accept the bill
• D) Earn the support of the president who can decide which committee the bill is assigned to

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