This Senate concurrent resolution adopts the temporary Joint Rules for the Senate and House of Representatives for the 94th session, which will remain in effect until the Permanent Joint Rules are established. A key amendment to Joint Rule 2.06 modifies the composition of Conference Committees, increasing the maximum number of members from five to six. The resolution outlines the procedures for handling disagreements between the two houses regarding amendments to bills, memorials, or resolutions, emphasizing the importance of public access to Conference Committee meetings and the requirement for advance notice.
Additionally, the resolution specifies that Conference Committee reports must only include subject matter from the original House or Senate versions of the bill or related subject matter from other bills passed by either house. It prohibits the delegation of rulemaking authority or the creation of new legislative bodies unless these provisions were included in the original bill or amendment. The resolution also establishes guidelines for the timing and notification of Conference Committee reports to ensure transparency and proper legislative process.