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MN SR14
Resolution
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erin Murphy
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AI Summary
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Amends Minnesota Senate Temporary Rules for the 94th Legislature (2025-2026), updating parliamentary references to require use of the most recent Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure
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Requires all bills proposing constitutional amendments to be referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration before passage
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Expands remote participation rules for committee meetings, allowing members to participate and vote remotely with caucus leader approval, and requiring meetings to accommodate remote witnesses
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Prohibits members from accepting employment with or receiving compensation from businesses whose primary revenue comes from government relations or lobbying services if the member's duties include consulting for those services
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Removes COVID-19-specific language for remote voting, instead allowing remote floor voting with caucus leader approval at any time, while requiring the Journal to record when members vote remotely
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Adds requirements for committee meeting minutes to reflect every action and vote taken, and prohibits demonstrations in the Senate Chamber and galleries at all times
Legislative Description
A Senate resolution amending the Temporary Rules of the Senate
Last Action
Adopted
2/24/2025