Art. III, § 10

Journals; open sessions; adjournments

Duty The Legislature Art. III · Legislature

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Each house of the legislature shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and publish the same, except such parts as may require secrecy. The doors of each house shall be kept open, except when the public welfare shall require secrecy. Neither house shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than two days.

Simplified explanation

Each house keeps and publishes a journal, except parts requiring secrecy, and keeps its doors open unless the public welfare requires secrecy. Neither house may adjourn for more than two days without the other's consent.