Senate Resolution No. 2 establishes the operational rules for the Senate during the 2025 and 2026 sessions, detailing the responsibilities of the President of the Senate, including maintaining order and managing proceedings. The resolution outlines procedures for adjournment, the nomination of chaplains, and the maintenance of official records. It also addresses the handling of disturbances, the delegation of presiding duties, and the protocols for considering bills and resolutions, including timelines for action and procedures for emergency certified bills. Additionally, it emphasizes maintaining decorum during discussions, limiting speaking times, and managing conflicts of interest, while providing a framework for contesting election results and appointing committees.

The resolution further specifies the leadership structure, including the election of the majority leader and the appointment of committee members by the President Pro Tempore. It defines the order of business for Senate sessions, voting procedures, and access restrictions to the chamber. Key provisions include the requirement for re-examination of amended bills, the creation of a consent calendar for expedited passage, and adherence to Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure. The resolution also prohibits smoking in the chamber, mandates voting by all present members, and allows for motions to suspend rules under certain conditions, ensuring an orderly and efficient legislative process.