Senate Resolution No. [insert number] proposes an amendment to Rule 1.114 of the Standing Rules of the Senate regarding the enrollment of bills and their presentation to the Governor. The resolution outlines the responsibilities of the Secretary of the Senate in the process of enrolling bills that have passed both houses. It specifies that the Secretary must attend to the enrollment printing, present the enrolled bill to the Governor, and obtain a receipt confirming the date and time of the bill's deposit in the Executive Office. Additionally, it allows for the enrollment of a Senate bill while the Senate is not in session, provided that no action is pending on the bill, and clarifies the procedure for obtaining receipts when a bill is approved by the Governor.
Furthermore, the resolution includes provisions for House bills that have passed both houses and have been previously enrolled by the House. In such cases, the Secretary of the Senate is tasked with presenting the enrolled House bill to the Governor and obtaining a receipt for the deposit. The resolution aims to streamline the process of bill enrollment and presentation, ensuring proper documentation and accountability in the legislative process.