GOVT 2306 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7.3: Supermajority
20 Oct 2016
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Speaker of the house of rep and lieutenant governor are 2 of the most powerful figures in the state. Members of the house elect the speaker at the beginning of the regular session. At the start of the regular session, members of the house adopt rules that give the speaker institutional powers to control the work of the house. Lieutenant governor is elected statewide to a 4 year term. Major role is to serve as president of the senate and preside over it. Can only vote to break a tie. Not really a member of the senate unlike the speaker. Has the power to decide all questions of order on the senate floor. They play a key role in structuring committees of the legislature, setting political agenda, and passing or defeating bills. They can kill legislation they oppose and have the power to pass legislation they support.
