Senate Resolution No. [insert number] proposes amendments to the Standing Rules of the Senate, specifically focusing on the election of Senate officers and the structure of standing committees. The resolution stipulates that during the first session of a quadrennium, the Senate will elect a President pro tempore and two Assistant Presidents pro tempore by a majority vote. It also outlines the organizational caucus process for both the majority and minority parties, detailing the various leadership positions that will be elected within each caucus. Furthermore, it clarifies that all Senate officers will serve at the pleasure of their respective party caucuses and that these caucuses must adhere to the Open Meetings Act.

In addition to the officer elections, the resolution amends Rule 2.103 to specify the composition of standing committees within the Senate. The proposed structure includes various committees such as Appropriations, Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety, among others, with designated member counts for each. The resolution also lists statutory standing committees and their respective member requirements, ensuring a comprehensive framework for Senate operations and governance.