Washington 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

SR 8601 — Adopting the permanent rules of the Senate.

Last action — Adopted.

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This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill SR 8601 involve the addition of several rules and the removal of others in the sections regarding legislative procedures. Specifically, new rules related to committees and subcommittees have been added, while some existing rules on debate and order have been taken out. This adjustment matters because it aims to streamline the legislative process by clarifying how committees operate, which can lead to more efficient decision-making in the Senate.

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SENATE RESOLUTION By Senators Pedersen and Short BE IT RESOLVED, That the Rules of the Senate for the ((2019)) 2021 Regular Session of the ((66th)) 67th Legislature, as amended in the ((2019)) 2021 Regular Session and the ((2020)) 2022 Regular Session, be adopted as amended as the Rules of the Senate for the ((2021)) 2023 Regular Session of the ((67th)) 68th Legislature, to read as follows:
ENGROSSED SENATE RESOLUTION E8601 By Senators Pedersen and Short BE IT RESOLVED, That the Rules of the Senate for the ((2019)) 2021 Regular Session of the ((66th)) 67th Legislature, as amended in the ((2019)) 2021 Regular Session and the ((2020)) 2022 Regular Session, be adopted as amended as the Rules of the Senate for the ((2021)) 2023 Regular Session of the ((67th)) 68th Legislature, to read as follows:
1 8601 Rule 7 Conduct of Members and Officers 3 SECTION II - OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT 5 Rule 8 Facilities and Operations Rule 9 Use of Senate Chambers Rule 10 Admission to the Senate Rule 11 ENGROSSED Printing of Bills Rule 12 Furnishing Full File of Bills Rule 13 Regulation of Lobbyists Rule 14 Security Management SECTION III - RULES AND ORDER Rule 15 Time of Convening Rule 16 Quorum Rule 17 Order of Business Rule 18 Special Order Rule 19 Unfinished Business Rule 20 Motions and Senate Floor Resolutions (How Presented) Rule 21 Precedence of Motions Rule 22 Voting Rule 23 Announcement of Vote Rule 24 Call of the Senate Rule 25 One Subject in a Bill Rule 26 No Amendment by Mere Reference to Title of Act Rule 27 Reading of Papers Rule 28 Comparing Enrolled and Engrossed Bills SECTION IV - PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE Rule 29 Rules of Debate Rule 30 Recognition by the President p.
1 E8601 Rule 7 Conduct of Members and Officers 3 SECTION II - OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT 5 Rule 8 Facilities and Operations Rule 9 Use of Senate Chambers Rule 10 Admission to the Senate Rule 11 ENGROSSED Printing of Bills Rule 12 Furnishing Full File of Bills Rule 13 Regulation of Lobbyists Rule 14 Security Management SECTION III - RULES AND ORDER Rule 15 Time of Convening Rule 16 Quorum Rule 17 Order of Business Rule 18 Special Order Rule 19 Unfinished Business Rule 20 Motions and Senate Floor Resolutions (How Presented) Rule 21 Precedence of Motions Rule 22 Voting Rule 23 Announcement of Vote Rule 24 Call of the Senate Rule 25 One Subject in a Bill Rule 26 No Amendment by Mere Reference to Title of Act Rule 27 Reading of Papers Rule 28 Comparing Enrolled and Engrossed Bills SECTION IV - PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE Rule 29 Rules of Debate p.
2 8601 Rule 31 Call for Division of a Question Rule 32 Point of Order - Decision Appealable Rule 33 Question of Privilege Rule 34 Protests Rule 35 Suspension of Rules Rule 36 Previous Question Rule 37 Reconsideration Rule 38 Motion to adjourn Rule 39 Yeas and Nays - When Must be Taken Rule 40 Reed's Parliamentary Rules SECTION V - COMMITTEES Rule 41 Committees - Appointment and Confirmation Rule 42 Subcommittees Rule 43 Subpoena Power Rule 44 Duties of Committees Rule 45 Committee Rules Rule 46 Committee Meetings During Sessions Rule 47 Reading of Reports Rule 48 Recalling Bills from Committees Rule 49 Bills Referred to Rules Committee Rule 50 Rules Committee Rule 51 Employment Committee Rule 52 Committee of the Whole Rule 53 Appropriation Budget Bills SECTION VI - BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, MEMORIALS AND GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS Rule 54 Definitions Rule 55 Prefiling Rule 56 Introduction of Bills Rule 57 Amendatory Bills p.
2 E8601 Rule 30 Recognition by the President Rule 31 Call for Division of a Question Rule 32 Point of Order - Decision Appealable Rule 33 Question of Privilege Rule 34 Protests Rule 35 Suspension of Rules Rule 36 Previous Question Rule 37 Reconsideration Rule 38 Motion to adjourn Rule 39 Yeas and Nays - When Must be Taken Rule 40 Reed's Parliamentary Rules SECTION V - COMMITTEES Rule 41 Committees - Appointment and Confirmation Rule 42 Subcommittees Rule 43 Subpoena Power Rule 44 Duties of Committees Rule 45 Committee Rules Rule 46 Committee Meetings During Sessions Rule 47 Reading of Reports Rule 48 Recalling Bills from Committees Rule 49 Bills Referred to Rules Committee Rule 50 Rules Committee Rule 51 Employment Committee Rule 52 Committee of the Whole Rule 53 Appropriation Budget Bills SECTION VI - BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, MEMORIALS AND GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS Rule 54 Definitions p.
3 8601 Rule 58 Joint Resolutions and Memorials Rule 59 Senate Concurrent Resolutions Rule 60 Committee Bills Rule 61 Committee Reference Rule 62 Reading of Bills Rule 63 First Reading Rule 64 Second Reading/Amendments Rule 65 Third Reading Rule 66 Scope and Object of Bill Not to be Changed Rule 67 Matter Related to Disagreement Between the Senate and House Rule 68 Bills Committed for Special Amendment Rule 69 Confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointees Rule 70 Emergency Resolution Authorized SECTION I OFFICERS-MEMBERS-EMPLOYEES Duties of the President Rule 1.
3 E8601 Rule 55 Prefiling Rule 56 Introduction of Bills Rule 57 Amendatory Bills Rule 58 Joint Resolutions and Memorials Rule 59 Senate Concurrent Resolutions Rule 60 Committee Bills Rule 61 Committee Reference Rule 62 Reading of Bills Rule 63 First Reading Rule 64 Second Reading/Amendments Rule 65 Third Reading Rule 66 Scope and Object of Bill Not to be Changed Rule 67 Matter Related to Disagreement Between the Senate and House Rule 68 Bills Committed for Special Amendment Rule 69 Confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointees Rule 70 Emergency Resolution Authorized SECTION I OFFICERS-MEMBERS-EMPLOYEES Duties of the President Rule 1.
Cellular phone use within the senate chamber during floor session and within a hearing room during a committee hearing must be respectful to the members and the public and the phone must be kept in silent mode within the senate chamber during floor session and within a hearing room during a committee hearing.
Cellular phone use within the senate chamber during floor session and within a hearing room during a committee hearing must be respectful to the members and the public and the phone p.
4 E8601 must be kept in silent mode within the senate chamber during floor session and within a hearing room during a committee hearing.
10, State Constitution.) p.
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When a vote of the senate is equally divided, the lieutenant governor, when presiding, shall have the deciding vote as provided for in the state Constitution.
When a vote of the senate is equally divided, the lieutenant governor, when presiding, shall have the deciding p.
5 E8601 vote as provided for in the state Constitution.
The senate p.
The senate shall also elect at least one vice president pro tempore who will serve in the absence of the lieutenant governor and the president pro tempore.
5 8601 shall also elect at least one vice president pro tempore who will serve in the absence of the lieutenant governor and the president pro tempore.
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Conduct of Members and Officers Rule 7.
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If a different caucus becomes the majority p.
If a different caucus becomes the majority caucus anytime during the legislative biennium, the operation of the senate shall transfer to the newly designated members after the leadership of the new majority caucus is determined.
8 8601 caucus anytime during the legislative biennium, the operation of the senate shall transfer to the newly designated members after the leadership of the new majority caucus is determined.
The committee on facilities and operations shall carefully consider all items of expenditure ordered or contracted on the part of the senate, and report upon the same prior to the voucher being signed by the secretary of the senate authorizing the payment thereof.
The committee on facilities and operations shall carefully consider all items of expenditure ordered or contracted on the part of the senate, and report upon the same prior to the voucher being p.
9 E8601 signed by the secretary of the senate authorizing the payment thereof.
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Admission to the Senate Rule 10.
9 8601 Admission to the Senate Rule 10.
The sergeant at arms shall admit only the following individuals to the floor and adjacent areas of the senate for the period of time beginning one-half hour before convening and p.
The sergeant at arms shall admit only the following individuals to the floor and adjacent areas of the senate for the period of time beginning one-half hour before convening and ending when the senate has adjourned or recessed for an hour or more:
10 E8601 ending when the senate has adjourned or recessed for an hour or more:
Any person registered as a lobbyist pursuant to chapter 42.17 RCW who intervenes in or attempts to influence any personnel decision of p.
Any person registered as a lobbyist pursuant to chapter 42.17 RCW who intervenes in or attempts to influence any personnel decision of the senate regarding any employee may suffer an immediate revocation of all privileges before the p.
10 8601 the senate regarding any employee may suffer an immediate revocation of all privileges before the senate or such other privileges and for such time as may be deemed appropriate by the senate committee on rules.
11 E8601 senate or such other privileges and for such time as may be deemed appropriate by the senate committee on rules.
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The order of business established by this rule may be changed and any order of business already dealt with may be reverted or advanced to by a majority vote of those present.
11 8601 The order of business established by this rule may be changed and any order of business already dealt with may be reverted or advanced to by a majority vote of those present.
It shall be reduced to writing and read by the secretary, if desired by the president or any senator, before it shall be debated, and by the consent of the senate may be withdrawn before amendment or action.
It shall be reduced to writing and read by the secretary, if desired by the president or any senator, p.
13 E8601 before it shall be debated, and by the consent of the senate may be withdrawn before amendment or action.
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Senate floor resolutions shall be acted upon in the same manner as motions.
12 8601 resolutions shall be acted upon in the same manner as motions.
PRIVILEGED MOTIONS Adjourn, recess, or go at ease Reconsider Demand for call of the senate Demand for roll call Demand for division Question of privilege Orders of the day INCIDENTAL MOTIONS Points of order and appeal Method of consideration Suspend the rules Reading papers Withdraw a motion Division of a question SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS 1st Rank:
PRIVILEGED MOTIONS Adjourn, recess, or go at ease Reconsider Demand for call of the senate Demand for roll call Demand for division Question of privilege Orders of the day INCIDENTAL MOTIONS Points of order and appeal Method of consideration Suspend the rules p.
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14 E8601 Reading papers Withdraw a motion Division of a question SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS 1st Rank:
To postpone to a day certain To commit or recommit To postpone indefinitely p.
To postpone to a day certain To commit or recommit To postpone indefinitely 4th Rank:
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A member of the senate voting remotely is considered in attendance within the bar of the senate if the member is participating in the session through a remote access program established by the secretary of the senate as provided in Senate Rule 70.
A member of the senate voting remotely is considered in attendance within the bar of the senate if the member is participating in the session through a remote access program established by the p.
15 E8601 secretary of the senate as provided in Senate Rule 70.
The yeas and nays shall be taken when called for by one-sixth of all the senators present, and every senator within the bar of the senate shall vote unless excused by the unanimous vote of the members present, except as provided for in Senate Rule 7, subsection 4, and the votes shall be entered upon the journal.
The yeas and nays shall be taken when called for by one- sixth of all the senators present, and every senator within the bar of the senate shall vote unless excused by the unanimous vote of the members present, except as provided for in Senate Rule 7, subsection 4, and the votes shall be entered upon the journal.
21, State Constitution.) p.
21, State Constitution.) When once begun the roll call may not be interrupted for any purpose other than to move a call of the senate.
14 8601 When once begun the roll call may not be interrupted for any purpose other than to move a call of the senate.
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The doors shall then be p.
The doors shall then be locked and the sergeant at arms directed to take into custody all who may be absent without leave, and all the senators so taken into custody shall be presented at the bar of the senate for such action as the senate may deem proper.
15 8601 locked and the sergeant at arms directed to take into custody all who may be absent without leave, and all the senators so taken into custody shall be presented at the bar of the senate for such action as the senate may deem proper.
Any and all copies of reproductions of newspaper or magazine editorials, articles or cartoons or publications or material of any nature distributed to senators' desks must bear the name of at least one senator granting permission for the distribution.
Any and all copies of reproductions of newspaper or magazine editorials, articles or cartoons or publications or material of any nature distributed to senators' desks must bear the name of p.
17 E8601 at least one senator granting permission for the distribution.
provided that a senator may refer to another member using the title "Senator" and the surname of the other p.
provided that a senator may refer to another member using the title "Senator" and the surname of the other member.
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A majority of the members present may further limit the number of times a member may speak on any question and may limit the length of time a member may speak but, unless a demand for the previous question has been sustained, a member shall not be denied the right to speak at least once on each question, nor shall a member be limited to less than two minutes on each question.
A majority of the members present may further limit the number of times a member may speak on any question and may p.
18 E8601 limit the length of time a member may speak but, unless a demand for the previous question has been sustained, a member shall not be denied the right to speak at least once on each question, nor shall a member be limited to less than two minutes on each question.
Every decision of points of order by the president shall be subject to appeal by any senator, and discussion of a p.
Every decision of points of order by the president shall be subject to appeal by any senator, and discussion of a question of order shall be allowed.
17 8601 question of order shall be allowed.
Any senator may rise to a question of privilege and explain a personal matter by leave of the president, but shall not discuss any pending question in such explanations, nor shall any question of personal privilege permit any senator to introduce any person or persons in the galleries.
Any senator may rise to a question of privilege and explain a personal matter by leave of the president, but shall not discuss any pending question in such explanations, nor shall p.
19 E8601 any question of personal privilege permit any senator to introduce any person or persons in the galleries.
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and when the senate adjourns while a motion to reconsider is pending or before passing the order p.
and when the senate adjourns while a motion to reconsider is pending or before passing the order of motions, the right to move a reconsideration shall continue to the next day of sitting.
19 8601 of motions, the right to move a reconsideration shall continue to the next day of sitting.
On and after the tenth day prior to adjournment sine die of any session, as determined pursuant to Article 2, Section 12, or concurrent resolution, or in the event that the measure is subject to a senate rule or resolution or a joint rule or concurrent resolution, which would preclude consideration on the p.
On and after the tenth day prior to adjournment sine die of any session, as determined pursuant to Article 2, Section 12, or concurrent resolution, or in the event that the measure is subject to a senate rule or resolution or a joint rule or concurrent resolution, which would preclude consideration on the next day of sitting a motion to reconsider shall only be in order on the same day upon which notice of reconsideration is given and may be made at any time that day.
21 E8601 next day of sitting a motion to reconsider shall only be in order on the same day upon which notice of reconsideration is given and may be made at any time that day.
The yeas and nays shall be taken when called for by one- sixth of all the senators present, and every senator within the bar of the senate shall vote unless excused by the unanimous vote of the members present, and the votes shall be entered upon the journal.
The yeas and nays shall be taken when called for by one-sixth of all the senators present, and every senator within the bar of the senate shall vote unless excused by the unanimous vote of the members present, and the votes shall be entered upon the journal.
The appointment of the conference, special, joint p.
The appointment of the conference, special, joint and standing committees ((and standing subcommittees)) shall be confirmed by the senate.
20 8601 and standing committees ((and standing subcommittees)) shall be confirmed by the senate.
In the event the senate shall refuse to confirm any conference, special, joint or standing committee ((or standing p.
In the event the senate shall refuse to confirm any conference, special, joint or standing committee ((or standing subcommittee)), such committee ((or standing subcommittee)) shall be elected by the senate.
22 E8601 subcommittee)), such committee ((or standing subcommittee)) shall be elected by the senate.
Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long-Term Care.
Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long-Term Care 5)) Subcommittees Rule 42.
5)) Subcommittees Rule 42.
These subcommittees do not have executive action authority ((and are not p.
These subcommittees do not have executive action authority ((and are not considered p.
21 8601 considered standing subcommittees for purposes of senate rules)).
23 E8601 standing subcommittees for purposes of senate rules)).
At least five days' notice shall be given of all public hearings held by any committee other than the rules committee.
At least five days' notice shall be given of all public hearings held by any committee other than the rules p.
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By a majority vote of the committee members present at any committee meeting such p.
By a majority vote of the committee members present at any committee meeting such notice may be dispensed with.
22 8601 notice may be dispensed with.
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In the event a committee has a quorum pursuant to subsection 4 of this rule, ((subject to the p.
In the event a committee has a quorum pursuant to subsection 4 of this rule, ((subject to the limitation of subsection 12 of this rule,)) a majority of the members present may act on a measure, subject to obtaining the signatures of a majority of the members of the committee on the majority report.
23 8601 limitation of subsection 12 of this rule,)) a majority of the members present may act on a measure, subject to obtaining the signatures of a majority of the members of the committee on the majority report.
The 24-hour hold period does not apply within the five days preceding any cutoff date and does not apply to a biennial or supplemental omnibus operating budget, omnibus capital budget, or omnibus transportation budget.
The 24- hour hold period does not apply within the five days preceding any cutoff date and does not apply to a biennial or supplemental omnibus operating budget, omnibus capital budget, or omnibus transportation budget.
Any measure, appointment, substitute bill, or amendment still within a committee's possession before it has been reported out to the full senate may be reconsidered to correct an error, change language, or otherwise accurately reflect the will of the committee in its majority and minority reports to the full senate.
Any measure, appointment, substitute bill, or amendment still within a committee's possession before it has been reported out to the full senate may be reconsidered to correct an error, change language, or otherwise accurately reflect the will of the committee in its majority and minority reports to p.
26 E8601 the full senate.
After such delivery, the committee no longer has possession of the measure, appointment, p.
After such delivery, the committee no longer has possession of the measure, appointment, substitute bill, or amendment and no further committee action, including reconsideration, may be taken.)) 8.
24 8601 substitute bill, or amendment and no further committee action, including reconsideration, may be taken.)) 8.
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When a standing committee has a standing subcommittee established under Senate Rule 41, the chair of the committee may rerefer any measures referred to the committee to the standing subcommittee with the consent of the ranking member of the committee or, in the event of a dispute between the chair and ranking member, p.
When a standing committee has a standing subcommittee established under Senate Rule 41, the chair of the committee may rerefer any measures referred to the committee to the standing subcommittee with the consent of the ranking member of the committee or, in the event of a dispute between the chair and ranking member, referral may occur with a majority vote of the committee)) For purposes of this rule, a committee is deemed to have reported a measure, appointment, substitute bill, or amendment out when it has delivered its majority and minority reports to the senate workroom.
25 8601 referral may occur with a majority vote of the committee)) For purposes of this rule, a committee is deemed to have reported a measure, appointment, substitute bill, or amendment out when it has delivered its majority and minority reports to the senate workroom.
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Members should be p.
Members should be considerate of staff and turn in amendment requests earlier if they are long or complex, keeping in mind the final deadline for consideration of amendments.
26 8601 considerate of staff and turn in amendment requests earlier if they are long or complex, keeping in mind the final deadline for consideration of amendments.
To be eligible for consideration at an executive session in a committee meeting scheduled to begin on or after 12:00 p.m., amendments must be released from confidentiality and posted to the Electronic Bill Book for committee members and the public by 7:00 p.m.
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29 E8601 consideration at an executive session in a committee meeting scheduled to begin on or after 12:00 p.m., amendments must be released from confidentiality and posted to the Electronic Bill Book for committee members and the public by 7:00 p.m.
Committee Meetings During Sessions p.
Committee Meetings During Sessions Rule 46.
27 8601 Rule 46.
The majority report, and minority report, if there be one, together with the names of the signers thereof, shall be read by the secretary, unless the reading be dispensed with by the senate, and all committee reports shall be spread upon the journal.
The majority report, and minority report, if there be one, together with the names of the signers thereof, shall be read by the secretary, unless the reading be dispensed with by p.
30 E8601 the senate, and all committee reports shall be spread upon the journal.
The committee on rules shall have charge of the daily second and third p.
The committee on rules shall have charge of the daily second and third reading calendar of the senate and shall direct the secretary of the senate the order in which the bills shall ((be considered by the senate)) appear on the calendars and the committee on rules shall have the authority to p.
28 8601 reading calendar of the senate and shall direct the secretary of the senate the order in which the bills shall ((be considered by the senate)) appear on the calendars and the committee on rules shall have the authority to directly refer any bill before them to any other standing committee.
31 E8601 directly refer any bill before them to any other standing committee.
This rule may be suspended with a majority vote of those present within three days of sine die.
This rule may be suspended with a majority vote of those present within three p.
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SECTION VI BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, MEMORIALS AND GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS Definitions Rule 54.
29 8601 SECTION VI BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, MEMORIALS AND GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS Definitions Rule 54.
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Agency and governor request legislation may follow this p.
Agency and governor request legislation may follow this process and the sponsoring member or member's legislative assistant must email such legislation to the office of the code reviser.
30 8601 process and the sponsoring member or member's legislative assistant must email such legislation to the office of the code reviser.
Any matter to be deleted from the existing statutes shall be indicated by setting such matter forth in full, enclosed by double parentheses, and such deleted matter shall be lined out with hyphens.
Any matter to be deleted from the existing statutes shall be indicated by setting such matter forth in full, enclosed by double parentheses, and such deleted p.
34 E8601 matter shall be lined out with hyphens.
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Joint Resolutions and Memorials Rule 58.
31 8601 Joint Resolutions and Memorials Rule 58.
Committee Reference Rule 61.
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First Reading p.
First Reading Rule 63.
32 8601 Rule 63.
the evening before any session to consider them.
the evening before the session in which the referrals will be considered.
No committee chair shall exercise a pocket veto of any bill.
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36 E8601 No committee chair shall exercise a pocket veto of any bill.
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When no further amendments shall be offered, the president shall declare the bill has passed its second reading, and shall be referred to the committee on rules for third reading.
33 8601 When no further amendments shall be offered, the president shall declare the bill has passed its second reading, and shall be referred to the committee on rules for third reading.
Scope and Object of Bill Not to be Changed Rule 66.
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37 E8601 Scope and Object of Bill Not to be Changed Rule 66.
(See Reed's Rules 247 through 254.) p.
(See Reed's Rules 247 through 254.) A senate bill, passed by the house with amendment or amendments which shall change the scope and object of the bill, upon being received in the senate, shall be referred to an appropriate committee and shall take the same course as for original bills, unless a motion to ask the house to recede, to insist or to adhere is made prior to the measure being referred to committee.
34 8601 A senate bill, passed by the house with amendment or amendments which shall change the scope and object of the bill, upon being received in the senate, shall be referred to an appropriate committee and shall take the same course as for original bills, unless a motion to ask the house to recede, to insist or to adhere is made prior to the measure being referred to committee.
Confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointees Rule 69.
Confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointees p.
38 E8601 Rule 69.
6 of the State Constitution.) Nothing in this rule shall be construed to prevent a standing committee, or subcommittee, pursuant to Senate Rule 42, upon a two- thirds vote of its members, from holding executive sessions when considering an appointment.
6 of the State Constitution.) Nothing in this rule shall be construed to prevent a standing committee, or subcommittee, pursuant to Senate Rule 42, upon a two-thirds vote of its members, from holding executive sessions when considering an appointment.
In the event a message is received p.
In the event a message is received from the governor requesting return of an appointment or appointments to the office of the governor prior to confirmation, the senate shall vote upon the governor's request and the appointment or appointments shall be returned to the governor if the request is approved by a majority of the members elected or appointed.
35 8601 from the governor requesting return of an appointment or appointments to the office of the governor prior to confirmation, the senate shall vote upon the governor's request and the appointment or appointments shall be returned to the governor if the request is approved by a majority of the members elected or appointed.
(Article 13 of the State Constitution.) Emergency Resolution Authorized p.
(Article 13 of the State Constitution.) Emergency Resolution Authorized Rule 70.
39 E8601 Rule 70.
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I, Sarah Bannister, Secretary of the Senate, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Senate Resolution 8601, adopted by the Senate January 9, 2023 SARAH BANNISTER Secretary of the Senate p.
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SR 8601 is sponsored by Shelly Short (Republican) and Jamie Pedersen (Democrat).
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This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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