A RESOLUTION to provide for a recess in the proceedings of the One Hundred Thirteenth General Assembly.
Impact
The resolution itself primarily serves to manage the legislative calendar and ensure orderly proceedings within the General Assembly. By formalizing the recess, it allows legislators and staff to plan accordingly for the upcoming days. This can impact the scheduling of discussions, hearings, and votes on pending legislation, enabling a structured legislative process during the session.
Summary
SJR0218 is a Senate Joint Resolution aimed at providing for a specific recess in the proceedings of the One Hundred Thirteenth General Assembly of the State of Tennessee. The resolution proposes that both the Senate and the House of Representatives will stand in recess at the close of business on February 16, 2023. Following this recess, the House is set to reconvene on February 23, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. (CST), and the Senate will reconvene slightly earlier at 8:30 a.m. (CST).
Contention
As a procedural measure, SJR0218 may not have significant points of contention, given that resolutions of this nature are often routine and focused on logistical matters rather than policy issues. However, the timing and coordination of such recesses can sometimes lead to discussions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the legislative process. Any concerns would likely stem from individual member schedules and the urgency of pending legislative business.
A RESOLUTION to call a joint convention of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of inaugurating the Honorable Bill Lee as Governor of the State of Tennessee, to provide for the adjournment of the One Hundred Thirteenth General Assembly organizational session, and to provide for the convening and recess of the 2023 regular session of the One Hundred Thirteenth General Assembly.