| A | B |
|---|
| patron | introduces a piece of legislation |
| yield | one member allowing another to speak during debate |
| reading | required by the Constitution; presentation of a bill |
| motion to reconsider | returns a question to its status before the vote |
| voice vote | vote taken by saying yea or nay |
| suspension of rules | 2/3 vote allows a change in procedure |
| rereferral | in HOD, reassignment of legisaltion to the last committee that considered it |
| majority leader | floor leader of the party having the greatest number of members |
| recommital | in Senate, reassigns legislation to the last committee that considered it |
| en bloc vote | series of bills dealt with by one vote |
| subcommittee | make recommendations to full committee regarding bills |
| reconvened session | sixth Wednesday after adjournemnt of regular session |
| referendum | measure adopted by the legislature, then submitted to voters |
| minority leader | floor leader of the party having the lesser number of members |
| session | period of time for which the legislature meets |
| referral | assigning a bill to committee |
| parliamentary inquiry | a question to clarify a point in the proceedings |
| vote | decision by the General Assembly |
| standing committee | long standing groups which consider particular pieces of legislation |
| reapportionment | redrawing of legislative districts |
| recorded vote | an electronic vote |
| sunset | expiration date of a legislative measure |
| reconsideration | a motion which results in a vote changing action previously taken |
| veto | governor refuses to sign legislation passed by the GA |
| morning hour | time for introduction of distinguished visitors |
