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Adoption of a measure by the Assembly or the Senate.

A request that the presiding officer remedy a breach of order or of the rules.

A motion to delay action on a matter before the house.

If a Member seeks to cut off all further debate on a measure, he or she may call the previous question to seek to compel the body to vote immediately on the issue.

A presentation of information to a group of reporters. Press conferences are frequently held in Room 1190 of the Capitol, the Governor's press room, which is available to Members on a reservation basis (445-4571).

A motion to delay action on a measure until a future date.

Presentation of a bill before the house by reading its number, author, and title. A bill is on either first, second, or third reading until it is passed by both houses.

(1) An official pause in a committee hearing or floor session that halts the proceedings for a period of time but does not have the finality of adjournment.

(2) A break of more than four days in the regular session schedule such as the "Easter recess."
 

A motion to revoke an action previously taken.

See Concurrent Resolution and Joint Resolution.