diff --git a/.github/workflows/check_pending_sql.yml b/.github/workflows/check_pending_sql.yml
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+name: Check pending sql for Procedure/Function
+on:
+  pull_request:
+
+jobs:
+  check-pending-sql:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-20.04
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v2
+      - name: Check for Procedure/Function
+        run: |
+         if grep -R -q -i -E "(PROCEDURE|FUNCTION)" data/sql/updates/pending*
+            then
+                exit 1
+            else
+                exit 0
+         fi