Alario SR No. 16
Prior rule authorized the President to appoint senators to any standing committee to serve
only during the interim between sessions for which the appointment is made. Provided that
such member shall have such powers and duties only for such meetings and hearings as are
related to the study or studies for which the member is appointed. Provided that a member
so appointed shall be considered for quorum and voting requirement purposes for meetings
and motions related to any study for which he is appointed and for meetings of any
committee or subcommittee to which he is appointed.
New rule retains prior rule but provides that prior rule applies except when the member
serves on a statutory committee by virtue of appointment to interim membership of a
standing committee. Provides that a member who serves on a statutory committee by virtue
of such appointment shall be considered for quorum and voting requirement purposes for
meetings and motions related to all activity of the statutory committee.
(Amends Senate Rule 13.1(C))