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MS SR18
Resolution
Status
5/14/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Blackwell
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AI Summary
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Amends Senate Rule 65 to allow removal of Rules Committee members representing congressional districts through a three-fourths (3/4) caucus vote by Senators from that district at any time.
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Requires congressional district caucuses to hold organizational meetings and elect a chairman and vice chairman, with meetings callable by the chairman or majority request.
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Maintains existing Rules Committee structure with the President as nonvoting member, President Pro Tempore as Chairman, and four Senators (one from each congressional district) as voting members.
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Preserves all existing duties and responsibilities of the Rules Committee including oversight of Senate business affairs, space assignment, personnel management, and ethics matters.
Legislative Description
Senate Rules; amend Rule 65 to provide for removal of members of the Rules Committee.
Last Action
Died In Committee
5/14/2024