This rules resolution modifies Senate processes and procedures.
This resolution:
- defines terms;
- clarifies the duties of the secretary of the Senate related to technical corrections to legislation;
- repeals outdated language related to the daily order of business;
- modifies procedures for obtaining a citation;
- clarifies that a senator may not impugn the motives of another senator or a senator's guest;
- addresses appropriate attire on the Senate floor;
- prohibits certain items and activities in the Senate gallery;
- requires that a senator obtain permission to cosponsor Senate legislation;
- clarifies that the Senate Rules Committee, after sifting, makes recommendations about which legislation should be assigned to the second reading calendar;
- clarifies which legislation the Senate may pass without receiving a favorable recommendation from a Senate standing committee;
- modifies the circumstances under which a standing committee may recommend legislation for the consent calendar;
- provides an exception during a special session to the prohibition on legislation being read a third time until at least the day after it is placed on the third reading calendar;
- addresses procedures related to committee reports and Senate calendars;
- clarifies procedures for the disposition of legislation voted on third reading;
- clarifies procedures related to the consent calendar;
- requires legislation to remain on the concurrence calendar at least overnight for the first 42 days of an annual general session;
- clarifies the prohibition on senators speaking more than twice on the same legislation;
- allows senators participating by electronic means to be considered present for the purpose of voting;
- removes obsolete language; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.