The resolution addresses the necessary actions to be taken by the Senate as the 2024 Regular Session of the Sixty-eighth Legislature concludes. It grants the Senate Facilities and Operations Committee the authority to oversee the authorization and execution of contracts that require Senate appropriations. Additionally, the resolution allows for the delegation of this authority to the Secretary of the Senate for routine contracts, ensuring compliance with budget controls. The Secretary is also empowered to authorize travel expenses for members and staff, retain necessary employees, and execute vouchers for legislative expenses.
Furthermore, the resolution permits the Secretary of the Senate, in consultation with the Facilities and Operations Committee, to approve requests from standing committees to meet during the interim period. It also authorizes the Majority Leader to create special committees as needed and allows the use of Senate facilities under terms deemed appropriate by the Secretary. The resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining legislative functions and operations during the interim period between sessions.