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MS SR4

Resolution

Status

Failed

10/2/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Senate Rule 65 to allow removal of Rules Committee members representing congressional districts by a three-fourths caucus vote of Senators from that district at any time.

  • Requires each congressional district caucus to hold organizational meetings and elect a chairman and vice-chairman, with meetings callable by the chairman or majority request.

  • Maintains existing Rules Committee composition of the President (nonvoting), President Pro Tempore, and four Senators with at least four years of service, one from each congressional district.

  • Preserves all other Rules Committee duties and authorities related to Senate business affairs, space allocation, staff assignments, and employee oversight.

Legislative Description

Senate Rules; amend Rule 65 to provide for removal of members of the Rules Committee.

Last Action

Died In Committee

10/2/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules1/23/2020

Full Bill Text

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