One Subject at a Time Act

Bill 119 s 59, also known as the "Single Subject Act," aims to put an end to the common practice of including multiple unrelated subjects in a single bill. The bill proposes that each piece of legislation passed by Congress should be limited to addressing only one subject. This is intended to promote transparency and accountability in the legislative process, as well as to prevent the inclusion of unrelated provisions that may not receive proper scrutiny.

The main goal of the bill is to ensure that lawmakers and the public are able to clearly understand and evaluate the contents of each bill without having to sift through unrelated provisions. By requiring bills to be limited to a single subject, the hope is that legislation will be more focused and effective in addressing specific issues.

In addition to promoting clarity and accountability, the Single Subject Act also aims to prevent the practice of "logrolling," where unrelated provisions are bundled together in order to secure enough votes for passage. This practice has been criticized for allowing lawmakers to sneak through controversial or unpopular measures by attaching them to more popular legislation. Overall, Bill 119 s 59 seeks to improve the legislative process by promoting transparency, accountability, and focus in the crafting of legislation. It remains to be seen how this proposed change would impact the way Congress operates and the effectiveness of the laws that are passed.