The resolution establishes clear procedures for amending, suspending, or revoking joint rules within the legislature, requiring a majority vote after one day's notice or a two-thirds vote without prior notice. It allows for concurrent resolutions to amend joint rules at the beginning of a legislative session with a majority vote, provided they are sponsored by the speaker or president and communicated to members in advance. Additionally, the resolution outlines the process for calling joint sessions of the Senate and House, detailing the presiding officer's role, voting procedures, and record-keeping, while also addressing the procedures for conference committees when bills or concurrent resolutions are returned with amendments.
Moreover, the resolution specifies the introduction and consideration of bills in the Kansas Legislature, establishing deadlines for bill introduction and consideration, with provisions for holding over bills introduced after deadlines to the next session. It sets a final consideration deadline for bills, with exceptions for vetoed bills and specific appropriation acts, and allows for the suspension of this deadline with a majority vote. The resolution also permits legislative committees to meet in closed sessions to discuss security matters related to state officials and properties, aiming to enhance the efficiency and transparency of legislative processes.