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MN SR2
Resolution
Status
1/3/2017
Primary Sponsor
Paul Gazelka
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AI Summary
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Adopts the permanent rules from the 89th session as temporary rules for the 90th session, effective until permanent rules are adopted by majority vote.
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Prohibits bill introductions on the first day of the session.
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Restructures Senate standing committees, creating new committees including "Aging and Long-Term Care Policy," "Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy," "E-12 Education Finance," "E-12 Education Policy," and "Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy."
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Expands the list of omnibus appropriations bills from 9 to 14 categories, adding agriculture, commerce and consumer protection, energy and utilities, jobs and economic growth, and veterans and military affairs appropriations bills.
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Removes references to "divisions" and "committee divisions" throughout the rules, consolidating committee structure by eliminating the division-level structure while maintaining standing committees and subcommittees.
Legislative Description
A Senate resolution relating to rules; adopting temporary rules for the 90th session of the Legislature
Last Action
Adopted vote: 65-0
1/3/2017