5-3-101. Convening of special session -- limiting subjects -- committee meetings -- compensation.
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5-3-101 . Convening of special session -- limiting subjects -- committee meetings -- compensation.
(1)The legislature may be convened in special session by the governor or at the written request of a majority of the members. Subject to 5-5-227 , the governor or the legislature may limit the special session to the subjects specified in the call.
(a)A standing committee of the legislature may meet prior to a special session for the purpose of holding hearings and taking action on preintroduced legislation that has been referred to that committee.
(b)Public notice of a hearing to be held by a standing committee prior to a special session must be given at least 7 days before the hearing.
(3)Members of the legislature engaged in presession business for a special session are entitled to receive compensation and expenses as provided in 5-2-302 . Members of the legislature are entitled to receive compensation and expenses, as provided in 5-2-301 , for the day prior to the convening of a special session.