This page contains links to previous legislation and documents relating to resolutions submitted to the General Convention meeting in Baltimore, July 7th-14th, 2022.  For additional research on previous actions or topics considered by General Convention, please contact the Archives using the Research Request Form. Be sure to identify yourself as a Legislative Committee member in order to receive a priority response. The chair of any Legislative Committee may request the posting of supplementary documents provided they are related and historical in nature.

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Legislative Research on Proposed Legislation

Note: This page is updated frequently as resolutions are assigned to committees.

Resolution Numbersort ascending Title Committee Topic
2022-A135 Amend Joint Rule of Order VII.22 to Streamline the Procedure for Obtaining a Background Check, if Required, before a Nomination from the House Floor 01 - Rules of Order/Joint Rules of Order (Jt.)
2022-A134 Amend the House of Deputies Rule of Order XV.A.3 to Conform it to Current Practice Regarding the Form of Nominations from the Floor of the House 01 - Rules of Order/Joint Rules of Order (Jt.)
2022-A133 Amend Joint Rule of Order III.12 to Modify the Method of Showing Additions or Amendments to Facilitate Translation 01 - Rules of Order/Joint Rules of Order (Jt.)
2022-A132 Task Force to Study Congregational Vitality Indicators 10 - Congregational and Diocesan Vitality Congregations
2022-A131 Resolution Regarding Language 09 - Racial Justice and Reconciliation Racism, Reconciliation
2022-A130 Resolution for the Development of Best Practices in Hiring and Developing Organizational Cultural Competencies 16 - Churchwide Leadership Racism
2022-A129 Resolution for a Forensic Audit of the Funds of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society 04 - Governance and Structure Racism, Reconciliation
2022-A128 Resolution for Healing Surrounding The Episcopal Church's History with Indigenous Boarding Schools and Other Forms of Oppression 09 - Racial Justice and Reconciliation Racism, Reconciliation
2022-A127 Resolution for Telling the Truth about The Episcopal Church's History with Indigenous Boarding Schools 09 - Racial Justice and Reconciliation Racism, Reconciliation
2022-A126 A Resolution Supporting a Comprehensive Review of the Book Of Common Prayer, The Hymnal 1982, and Other Approved Liturgical Material 12 - Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music Book of Common Prayer, Liturgy
2022-A125 A Resolution Extending and Furthering the Beloved Community 09 - Racial Justice and Reconciliation Racism, Reconciliation
2022-A124 Amend Joint Rules of Orders VII.17 and .20 on Nominees for the Court of Review 01 - Rules of Order/Joint Rules of Order (Jt.)
2022-A123 Amend House of Deputies Rule of Order XVI on Requiring a Deacon on the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop 01 - Rules of Order/HOD House of Deputies, Rules of Order
2022-A122 Amend House of Bishops Rule of Order II.G on the Term of Office for the Vice President 01 - Rules of Order/HOB   House of Bishops, Rules of Order
2022-A121 Amend House of Bishops Rule of Order II.B on the Term of Office for the Secretary 01 - Rules of Order/HOB   House of Bishops, Rules of Order
2022-A120 Amend Canon IV.17.8 on Vacancies on the Court of Review for Bishops 03 - Title IV Disciplinary Canons Canons, Discipline
2022-A119 Amend Canon IV.17.3 and .4 on the Term of Office for the Disciplinary Board for Bishops 03 - Title IV Disciplinary Canons Canons, Discipline
2022-A118 Amend Canon IV.5.4 on the Election of Members of the Court of Review 03 - Title IV Disciplinary Canons Canons, Discipline
2022-A117 Amend Canons III.10, III.12.1, III.12.5.b.3, and III.13.1 to Clarify Language on the Reception of Bishops 15 - Ministry Anglican Communion, Bishops, Canons
2022-A116 Amend Canon III.10.2 to Correct Inadvertent Omission on Clergy Ordained in Churches in Full Communion 15 - Ministry Anglican Communion, Canons
2022-A115 Amend Canon I.15.10.a to Remove Outdated Reference on Congregations outside the United States 02 - Constitution and Canons Canons, Discipline
2022-A114 Amend Canon I.8.2 on Term of Office for Board the Church Pension Fund 02 - Constitution and Canons Canons, Church Pension Fund
2022-A113 Amend Canon I.4.3 on Term of Office of the Audit Committee 02 - Constitution and Canons Canons, Fiscal Responsibility
2022-A112 Amend Canon I.2.2 on Eligibility and Term of Office of the Presiding Bishop 02 - Constitution and Canons Canons, Presiding Bishop
2022-A111 Amend Canon I.2.1.a on Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop 02 - Constitution and Canons Appointments/Elections, Canons, Presiding Bishop
2022-A110 Continuation and Expansion of Task Force on Ministry to Individuals with Mental Illness 13 - Committees and Commissions Health
2022-A109 Developing Curriculum and Required Training for Clergy in Mental Health Pastoral Care 14 - Christian Formation and Discipleship Health
2022-A108 Training of Trainers for Episcopal Provinces in Mental Health First Aid 14 - Christian Formation and Discipleship Health
2022-A107 Ministry with People with Mental Illness and Their Families 14 - Christian Formation and Discipleship Health
2022-A106 Amend Joint Rules of Order VII.20 to Reduce the Number of Nominees Required to Be Presented by the Joint Standing Committee on Nominations 01 - Rules of Order/Joint Rules of Order (Jt.), Structure
2022-A105 Amend Joint Rule VII.18 Regarding the Makeup of the Joint Standing Committee on Nominations 01 - Rules of Order/Joint Canons, Rules of Order (Jt.), Structure
2022-A104 Creation of a Digital Hub for Formation Resources (in English, Spanish, and French) 14 - Christian Formation and Discipleship Christian Formation
2022-A103 Describing a Christian Life of Faith in the Episcopal Tradition 14 - Christian Formation and Discipleship Christian Formation, Ministry
2022-A102 Virtual Gatherings with Interim Bodies and Other Ministries of the Church 09 - Racial Justice and Reconciliation Racism
2022-A101 Virtual Gatherings with Ethnic Ministries 09 - Racial Justice and Reconciliation Racism
2022-A100 Grants for Becoming Beloved Community 09 - Racial Justice and Reconciliation Racism, Reconciliation
2022-A099 Research Capacity for The Episcopal Church 04 - Governance and Structure Structure
2022-A098 On Online Tools for Adaptive Leadership 04 - Governance and Structure Structure
2022-A097 Evaluating Experiments in Adaptive Change 04 - Governance and Structure Structure
2022-A096 Develop Sustainable Congregational Revitalization Ministries 11 - Evangelism and Church Planting Congregations
2022-A095 Celebrate and Support the Planting of New Episcopal Communities 11 - Evangelism and Church Planting Evangelism
2022-A094 Affirm Ongoing Work and Dialogue with Ecumenical Partners 19 - Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations Ecumenism
2022-A093 The Episcopal Church-United Methodist Church Dialogue 19 - Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations Ecumenism
2022-A092 Churches Beyond Borders 19 - Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations Ecumenism
2022-A091 Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria-Episcopal Dialogue 19 - Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations Ecumenism
2022-A090 Allies for Recovery in the Episcopal Church 08 - Social Justice and United States Policy Substance Abuse
2022-A089 Resolution on Divestment & Just Transition 18 - Stewardship & Socially Responsible Investing Environment, Socially Responsible Investment
2022-A088 Commit to the Pressing Work of Addressing Global Climate Change and Environmental Justice 20 - Environmental Stewardship and Care of Creation Environment
2022-A087 Net Carbon Neutrality by 2030 20 - Environmental Stewardship and Care of Creation Environment
2022-A086 Continuing the Task Force for Care of Creation and Environmental Racism 13 - Committees and Commissions Environment, Structure