The resolution introduced on January 8, 2025, establishes the operational framework for the Senate during the eighty-seventh Legislature, defining a quorum as a majority of elected members and outlining procedures for conducting business, including adjournments and calls for absent members. It details the election and appointment of Senate officers, such as the President and Clerk, 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 emphasizes the importance of maintaining decorum and sets forth guidelines for the introduction and consideration of legislation, including fiscal note requirements and amendment processes.

Additionally, the resolution outlines the structure and procedures for Senate committees, detailing their composition, responsibilities, and operational protocols, while ensuring public access to non-executive sessions. It establishes rules for decorum, debate, and voting procedures, including the management of members and visitors within the Senate Chamber. The resolution also addresses the handling of nominations and confirmations, requiring written submissions and open voting, and specifies that parliamentary procedures not covered by Senate rules will adhere to Jefferson's Manual and the Rules of the House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress. Overall, the resolution aims to ensure an efficient, orderly, and transparent legislative process.