Missouri Senate Bill SR87

Missouri 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/28/25
• Refer: 2/3/25

Caption

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 modification of Senate Rule 50 would lead to more controlled and organized processes for bill reporting in Missouri's legislative arena. This change could potentially streamline the legislative process, allowing the Senate to manage a higher volume of legislation while still maintaining oversight over the bills that are brought forward. The rule change reflects an effort to balance the workload on committee chairs and the overall agenda of the Senate.

Summary

Senate Resolution 87 aims to amend Senate Rule 50, which governs the reporting of bills and appointments to committee in the Senate. The proposed amendment stipulates that each committee chair can report a maximum of three bills when the Senate is on the business order of reports from standing committees. This essentially clarifies the protocol for how committees present bills to the Senate for consideration and emphasizes efficient legislative management.

Contention

While specific points of contention around SR87 were not heavily documented, standard amendments to legislative rules can often prompt debates among members, particularly concerning the perceived equity of reporting limits and how they might affect minority voices within the legislative process. Potential concerns could arise regarding whether restricting reporting to three bills might hinder the ability of less senior committee chairs or minority members from advancing issues important to their constituencies.