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ID SR102
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/25/2020
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends Rule 6 of the Idaho Senate Rules to establish procedures for when the President Pro Tempore is absent or unable to perform duties
- During temporary absence or incapacity of the President Pro Tempore, the Senate Majority Leader (or Senate Assistant Majority Leader if the Majority Leader is also absent) shall perform the President Pro Tempore's functions and duties
- The President may designate any Senator to temporarily perform Chair duties with all powers and privileges except signing bills and joint resolutions, with such appointment ending at adjournment
- Upon death, removal, permanent incapacity, or resignation of the President Pro Tempore during a legislative session, the Senate shall elect a new President Pro Tempore
- Between legislative sessions, the Senate Majority Leader serves as interim President Pro Tempore (with the Assistant Majority Leader as backup) until the next session when a new President Pro Tempore is elected
Legislative Description
Amends Rule 6 to provide for a procedure in the event of the absence of the President Pro Tempore.
RULES OF THE SENATE
Last Action
Filed in Office of Secretary of Senate
2/26/2020
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Rules2/25/2020
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