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 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 it clarifies the procedure for obtaining receipts when a bill is approved by the Governor and filed with the Secretary of State.
Furthermore, the resolution includes provisions for House bills that have passed both houses and have been previously enrolled by the House. In such cases, if the House provides the bill to the Senate for presentation to the Governor, the Secretary of the Senate is responsible for presenting the bill and obtaining the necessary receipt. This amendment aims to streamline the process of bill enrollment and ensure proper documentation throughout the legislative process.