Modifies Senate Rule 50 to allow each chair of a standing committee to report no more than three bills, with certain exceptions, when the Senate is on the order of business of reports of standing committees
Impact
The amendment to Rule 50, if adopted, will have implications for how bills are processed in the Senate. By capping the number of bills that can be reported by each chair, the resolution aims to avoid overwhelming senators with excessive reports and promote a more organized and efficient consideration of legislative proposals. Additionally, it seeks to ensure that the legislative agenda remains focused and that all senators are given ample opportunity to discuss and deliberate on the bills being proposed.
Summary
Senate Resolution 562 proposes a modification to Senate Rule 50 regarding the reporting of bills by committee chairs. The resolution seeks to limit each committee chair's ability to report no more than three bills to the Senate during the business order for reports from standing committees. This change is intended to streamline the legislative process and manage the flow of legislation more effectively within the Senate structure.
Contention
While the resolution appears straightforward, there may be points of contention regarding the implementation of the cap on bill reporting. Critics could argue that limiting the number of bills reported could stifle legislative initiative and prevent important issues from being addressed in a timely manner. Furthermore, there may be debates on what constitutes a 'deemed reportable' bill and the discretion allowed to the president pro tem in accepting additional bills beyond the three allowed, resulting in possible concerns over fairness and equal consideration.
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This resolution signifies an effort to modify internal operating procedures, reflecting the Senate's ongoing adaptation in legislative management. Should SR562 move forward, it underscores the importance of maintaining an organized legislative environment, balancing the need for thorough consideration of bills while preventing an unsustainable legislative load.
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.