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 descending Title Committee Topic
2022-A051 Improve recruitment, hiring, appointment retention and representation of People of Color within The Episcopal Church 16 - Churchwide Leadership Equality, Racism
2022-A052 Revise the Mandate of the Executive Council Committee on Anti-Racism and Reconciliation 09 - Racial Justice and Reconciliation Racism, Reconciliation
2022-A053 Ensure the vital role of the Episcopal HBCUs in building The Beloved Community 09 - Racial Justice and Reconciliation Education, Reconciliation
2022-A054 Create a Task Force on Senior Wellness and Positive Aging 13 - Committees and Commissions Aging
2022-A055 Receive and Study Proposal of Ecumenical Dialogue with Presbyterians (PCUSA) 19 - Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations Ecumenism
2022-A056 Communion Across Difference 13 - Committees and Commissions Marriage
2022-A057 Continuing Liturgical and Prayer Book Revision 12 - Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music Book of Common Prayer
2022-A058 Resolution on Official Liturgical Website for The Episcopal Church 12 - Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music Book of Common Prayer, Technology
2022-A059 Amend Article X of the Constitution of The Episcopal Church (First Reading) 12 - Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music Constitution
2022-A060 Endorse Guidelines for Expansive and Inclusive Language 12 - Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music Inclusive Language
2022-A061 Amend Canon I.4.6.j to Include Data Regarding Gender 06 - Sexual Harassment, Sexual Exploitation, and Safeguarding Equality, Women
2022-A062 Requiring Dioceses to Create a Plan to Narrow Gender Gaps 06 - Sexual Harassment, Sexual Exploitation, and Safeguarding Equality, Women
2022-A063 Creation of a Director of Women’s Ministries 16 - Churchwide Leadership Equality, Structure, Women
2022-A064 Promote the Adoption and Use of Revised Praesidium Safe Church Training 06 - Sexual Harassment, Sexual Exploitation, and Safeguarding Sexual Misconduct
2022-A065 Translation and adaption of Safe Church training for speakers of Spanish, Creole and French 06 - Sexual Harassment, Sexual Exploitation, and Safeguarding Language Translation, Sexual Misconduct
2022-A066 Establish Interim Body to Oversee the Continuing Development of Anti-Harassment Best Practices, Model Policy Examples and Varied Training Materials 13 - Committees and Commissions Sexual Misconduct, Women
2022-A067 Authorize and Support Interim Use and Local Adaptation of Model Anti-Harassment Policy in Light of Best Practices Guide 06 - Sexual Harassment, Sexual Exploitation, and Safeguarding Sexual Misconduct
2022-A068 Amend Canon 1.17 – Safe Church Training 15 - Ministry Sexual Misconduct
2022-A069 Create DFMS Staff Position to Manage Safe Church Website and Respond to Inquiries 16 - Churchwide Leadership Sexual Misconduct
2022-A070 Creating an Online Stewardship Collaborative 18 - Stewardship & Socially Responsible Investing Language Translation, Stewardship
2022-A071 Amend Canons III.6.5, III.8.5, and III.10.1 15 - Ministry Canons, Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship
2022-A072 Commending Episcopal Examples of Responsible Investing 18 - Stewardship & Socially Responsible Investing Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship
2022-A073 Encouraging Faithful, Ethical, and Responsible Investing 18 - Stewardship & Socially Responsible Investing Fiscal Responsibility, Socially Responsible Investment, Stewardship
2022-A074 Resolution Amending Canon III.11.8.a Provision for Written Objections to the Election of a Bishop Diocesan 02 - Constitution and Canons Appointments/Elections, Canons, Dioceses
2022-A075 Resolution Amending Canon IV.5.4 Provision for the Court of Review 03 - Title IV Disciplinary Canons Canons, Discipline
2022-A076 Resolution Amending Canon IV.15.2 Provision to serve Notice of Appeal 03 - Title IV Disciplinary Canons Canons, Discipline
2022-A077 Resolution Amending Canon IV.15.3 Provision to Serve Notice of Appeal by Bishop Diocesan 03 - Title IV Disciplinary Canons Canons, Discipline
2022-A078 Imagining a Church Grounded in Social Justice as Christian Ministry 14 - Christian Formation and Discipleship Justice
2022-A079 Amend Canon III.11.1 regarding Screening of Nominees for Episcopal Elections 15 - Ministry Appointments/Elections, Canons
2022-A080 Amend Canon III.11.3 and 4 reducing time for Consents to Bishop Elections from 120 to 90 days 15 - Ministry Appointments/Elections, Bishops, Canons
2022-A081 Amend Canon III.11.1a regarding Standing Committee's Role in Episcopal Election 15 - Ministry Appointments/Elections, Canons
2022-A082 Amend Various Canons Regarding Preparation of Medical and Psychological Evaluation in the Ordination, Episcopal Election, and Reception Processes 15 - Ministry Canons, Ordained Ministry
2022-A083 Amend Various Canons Regarding Screening Prior to Ordination or Reception 15 - Ministry Canons, Ordained Ministry
2022-A084 HOB Pastoral Development Expenses 21 – Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance House of Bishops
2022-A085 Creation Of A Digital Hub For Formation Resources (in English, Spanish, and French) 14 - Christian Formation and Discipleship Christian Formation
2022-A086 Continuing the Task Force for Care of Creation and Environmental Racism 13 - Committees and Commissions Environment, Structure
2022-A087 Net Carbon Neutrality by 2030 20 - Environmental Stewardship and Care of Creation Environment
2022-A088 Commit to the Pressing Work of Addressing Global Climate Change and Environmental Justice 20 - Environmental Stewardship and Care of Creation Environment
2022-A089 Resolution on Divestment & Just Transition 18 - Stewardship & Socially Responsible Investing Environment, Socially Responsible Investment
2022-A090 Allies for Recovery in the Episcopal Church 08 - Social Justice and United States Policy Substance Abuse
2022-A091 Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria-Episcopal Dialogue 19 - Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations Ecumenism
2022-A092 Churches Beyond Borders 19 - Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations Ecumenism
2022-A093 The Episcopal Church-United Methodist Church Dialogue 19 - Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations Ecumenism
2022-A094 Affirm Ongoing Work and Dialogue with Ecumenical Partners 19 - Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations Ecumenism
2022-A095 Celebrate and Support the Planting of New Episcopal Communities 11 - Evangelism and Church Planting Evangelism
2022-A096 Develop Sustainable Congregational Revitalization Ministries 11 - Evangelism and Church Planting Congregations
2022-A097 Evaluating Experiments in Adaptive Change 04 - Governance and Structure Structure
2022-A098 On Online Tools for Adaptive Leadership 04 - Governance and Structure Structure
2022-A099 Research Capacity for The Episcopal Church 04 - Governance and Structure Structure
2022-A100 Grants for Becoming Beloved Community 09 - Racial Justice and Reconciliation Racism, Reconciliation