Senate Concurrent Resolution No. by Senator Henry proposes amendments to Joint Rule No. 18 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives, establishing limits on the number of resolutions and prefiled bills that members can introduce during any annual session. Specifically, it sets a cap of ten prefiled bills for members who are not chairpersons or vice chairpersons of standing committees, twelve for vice chairpersons, and fifteen for chairpersons. Additionally, if a member holds both positions, the higher limit for chairpersons applies. The resolution also outlines that certain bills, such as the general appropriation bill and others related to funding for the judicial and legislative branches, will not count against the introduction limits.

Furthermore, the resolution restricts members to introducing no more than ten non-perfunctory resolutions, whether simple or concurrent. However, it specifies that certain resolutions, including those related to the minimum foundation program formula and coastal protection plans, will not be included in this limit. This amendment aims to streamline the legislative process by controlling the volume of resolutions and bills introduced, thereby enhancing efficiency within the legislative session.