Frequently Asked Questions About Items on Concurrence

What does concurrence mean? Concurrence is the method by which the house of origin agrees to the amendments that were made to a bill by the other house.

In the Assembly, when can a concurrence in Senate amendments vote occur? A vote on concurrence may not be taken until the bill has been on the unfinished business file for one calendar day. However, this rule can be suspended by a majority vote.

In the Assembly, what must occur before Senate amendments to Assembly bills can be concurred in? Both of the following must first have occurred: (1) An analysis of the bill has been distributed by the Assembly Floor Analysis Unit and a copy placed upon the desks of the Members, unless otherwise ordered by the Speaker; and, (2) The bill has been published on the Internet in its final form for at least 72 hours prior to that vote.

In the Assembly, when does the 1-day wait not apply? In the following three circumstances: (1) The last two legislative days preceding the January 31 bill passage deadline; (2) The last two legislative days preceding the scheduled commencement of the interim study recess (in the odd-numbered year); or (3) The last two legislative days preceding the scheduled commencement of the final recess (in the even-numbered year).

In the Senate, when can a concurrence in Assembly amendments vote occur? A Senate bill returned from the Assembly for concurrence in Assembly amendments may not be considered until it appears under Unfinished Business on the Daily File.

In the Senate, is there a waiting period for concurrence votes? No, there is no waiting period as the Assembly requires.

In the Senate, what must occur before the Assembly amendments to Senate bill can be concurred in? An analysis must be provided to each Senator.