72-HOUR BUDGET REVIEW ACT
Creates the 72-Hour Budget Review Act. Prohibits a hearing or vote on any appropriation bill or revenue bill for at least 72 hours after the bill is made publicly available. Provides that a vote on an amendment to an appropriation bill or a revenue bill is not in order unless that amendment is made publicly available within a specified period prior to the vote. Provides that these temporal limitations may be waived by an affirmative two-thirds vote of the full committee or house considering the legislation. Effective immediately.
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