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MN SR47
Resolution
AI Summary
- Adopts the Permanent Rules of the Senate for the 87th Legislature (2011-2012), governing parliamentary procedure, bill processing, and Senate operations
- Establishes 16 standing committees and defines their jurisdictions, with majority and minority representation proportional to Senate membership
- Requires bills requiring gubernatorial approval to receive three readings on separate days before passage and be referred to appropriate committees based on subject matter
- Creates procedures for committee meetings, debate, amendments, voting, and bill consideration including consent calendar and special orders processes
- Establishes ethical conduct standards, a Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct to investigate complaints, and regulations for lobbyist conduct and credentialing of news media
Legislative Description
A Senate resolution adopting Permanent Rules of the Senate
Last Action
Adopted vote: 57-5
3/3/2011
Full Bill Text
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