The resolution introduced on January 8, 2025, establishes the procedural framework for the Senate during the eighty-seventh Legislature, defining a quorum as a majority of elected members necessary for conducting business. It outlines the election and appointment of Senate officers, including the President and various clerical roles, and specifies the order of business for Senate sessions, which includes the reading and approval of the Journal, introduction of guests, and the management of bills and resolutions. The resolution also mandates that all bills be read on three different days before passage, with provisions for urgent cases, and requires fiscal notes and economic impact statements for relevant legislation.

Additionally, the resolution details the structure and operational protocols for standing and select committees, including their composition, responsibilities, and the requirement for public access to non-executive sessions. It emphasizes maintaining decorum during sessions, outlines voting procedures, and restricts access to the Chamber floor to specific individuals. The resolution also addresses lobbying activities, establishes procedures for nominations and confirmations, and clarifies voting requirements for constitutional amendments. Overall, it aims to ensure an orderly and transparent legislative process within the Senate, adhering to established rules and guidelines.