Resolution Concerning The Rules Of The Senate For The January Special Session, 2018.
Impact
By adopting SR00101, the Senate aims to ensure that legislative sessions are conducted smoothly and efficiently. The resolution also includes provisions that allow for flexibility in how bills can be managed, particularly in their transmission between chambers. This means that, with consent, a bill filed in either the House or Senate could be prioritized in the opposite chamber, which could potentially expedite legislative action on certain priority items during the special session.
Summary
Senate Resolution No. 101 (SR00101) addresses the rules governing the conduct of the Senate during the January Special Session of 2018. The resolution proposes that the rules in effect at the 2017 regular session will apply to this special session unless explicitly modified. Key changes proposed by SR00101 include amendments to existing rules about bill procedures, the transmission of bills between the Senate and House, and the order of business during legislative sessions. These amendments are intended to streamline legislative processes and maintain operational consistency across sessions.
Contention
While SR00101 seeks to establish a clear set of operational rules, there may be points of contention surrounding the specific amendments proposed. For instance, the changes to motion procedures could be viewed by some as limiting debate and a proper deliberation process. Critics might argue that procedural alterations could undermine opportunities for thorough discussion on significant legislative matters. This concern reflects broader tensions in legislative bodies about balancing efficiency with democratic values of debate and representation.