Increasingly, key bills, often the most important bills of the session, and usually the top priorities of the majority party, are removed from some or all of the committee process.

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This trend has been observed in recent years in state legislatures and in the U.S. Congress. Bills may be removed from committee by leadership to expedite the legislative process or to avoid potential roadblocks from committee members who may disagree with the bill's contents.

Increasingly, Key Bills, Often the Most Important Bills of the Session