Relative to the Standing Rules of the Senate for the 2017–18 Regular Session.
Impact
The amendment details the responsibilities of the Committee on Rules in assessing the sufficiency of the leave requests and states that the Committee has the authority to modify the dates of termination for such leaves. Additionally, it establishes that Senators on leave are prohibited from exercising their legislative rights and privileges during this time. This aims to prevent any misuse of the Senate's resources while a member is absent and ensures that the duties of Senate members are upheld consistently.
Summary
Senate Resolution No. 87, introduced by Senator De Len on February 26, 2018, seeks to amend the Standing Rules of the California Senate, specifically Rule 3.5 concerning leaves of absence for Senators. The resolution formalizes the process through which Senators can request a paid leave of absence, ensuring that such requests are submitted in writing to the Committee on Rules. This change is aimed at clarifying the procedures related to leave and maintaining order within the Senate's operational framework.
Contention
While there is no explicit contention reported in the resolution regarding its adoption, the nature of modifying Senate rules often prompts discussions about fairness and the processes in place for accountability. Critics may argue that this could influence the dynamics of how leaves are perceived, given the power afforded to the Committee on Rules to judge the validity of the leave requests. Nevertheless, Senate resolutions like SR 87 are standard procedure to ensure procedural clarity within legislative bodies.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; provision related to officeholders raising funds when facing a recall; modify, and require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; funds donated to a candidate for recall efforts; require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
A concurrent resolution recognizing wild rice as sacred and central to the culture and health of Indigenous Peoples in Minnesota and critical to the health and identity of all Minnesota citizens and ecosystems and establishing a commitment to passing legislation to protect wild rice and the freshwater resources upon which it depends.