Chapter 8, Part 4 · Art. 113
Mediation committees
- If a Bill is referred to a mediation committee, the Speakers appoint a committee with equal members from each House to find a version both Houses will pass.
Art. 113(1)
(1) If a Bill is referred to a mediation committee under Article 112, the Speakers of both Houses shall appoint a mediation committee consisting of equal numbers of members of each House to attempt to develop a version of the Bill that both Houses will pass.
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Art. 113(4)
(4) If the mediation committee fails to agree on a version of the Bill within thirty days, or if a version proposed by the committee is rejected by either House, the Bill is defeated.
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- A special group of equal members from both houses tries to agree; if they fail, the Bill fails.
Art. 113(1)
(1) If a Bill is referred to a mediation committee under Article 112, the Speakers of both Houses shall appoint a mediation committee consisting of equal numbers of members of each House to attempt to develop a version of the Bill that both Houses will pass.
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