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“On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.”
This amendment swaps out the original wording of the bill for a version updated by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. This is a common step that ensures the House votes on the version of the bill that has been reviewed and polished by committee experts.
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“On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.”
This amendment swaps out the original wording of the bill for a version updated by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. This is a common step that ensures the House votes on the version of the bill that has been reviewed and polished by committee experts.
Committee substitutes are important because they represent the consensus reached by the smaller group of lawmakers who specialize in that bill's subject matter. It ensures the legislation is technically sound before the final vote.
This is a technical procedural step that directly affects lawmakers; the ultimate impact on D.C. police and unions depends on the final bill becoming law.