Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SR 2 — A resolution prescribing the Standing Rules of the Senate.

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This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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Summary

A resolution prescribing the Standing Rules of the Senate.

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The latest version of Bill SR 2 includes the addition of new lines that establish updated standing rules for the Senate. In contrast, the previous version had many lines that were removed, indicating a shift away from earlier rules or guidelines. These changes are important because they likely reflect a desire to modernize or clarify how the Senate operates, impacting the efficiency and procedures of legislative work.

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SR-2, As Adopted by Senate, January 8, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 b) The Lieutenant Governor may vote only when the Senators are equally divided in their vote (see Const.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 b) The Lieutenant Governor may vote only when the Senators are equally divided in their vote (see Const.
1.104 ELECTION OF SENATE OFFICERS Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 a) At the first session of a quadrennium, a President pro tempore, and Assistant President pro tempore shall be elected by a vote of a majority of the Senators elected and serving.
1.104 ELECTION OF SENATE OFFICERS Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 a) At the first session of a quadrennium, a President pro tempore, and Assistant President pro tempore shall be elected by a vote of a majority of the Senators elected and serving.
If the Senate Majority Leader rejects names on the list and their corresponding committee Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 assignments, the Senate Minority Leader shall submit replacement nominations.
If the Senate Majority Leader rejects names on the list and their corresponding committee Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 assignments, the Senate Minority Leader shall submit replacement nominations.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 1.108 SENATE BROADCAST AND WEBCAST The Secretary of the Senate, with the concurrence of the Senate Majority Leader, may broadcast and webcast Senate session.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 1.108 SENATE BROADCAST AND WEBCAST The Secretary of the Senate, with the concurrence of the Senate Majority Leader, may broadcast and webcast Senate session.
Once submitted to the Secretary of the Senate, Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 all bills, joint resolutions, and alternative measures become the property of the Senate and cannot be withdrawn.
Once submitted to the Secretary of the Senate, Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 all bills, joint resolutions, and alternative measures become the property of the Senate and cannot be withdrawn.
A sponsor or co-sponsor may also submit a written request to the Secretary of the Senate to remove his or her name from a Senate bill, joint resolution, or alternative measure when it is in possession of the Senate, Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 provided that at least one Senator remains listed as the sponsor, and the Secretary of the Senate shall print the request in the Journal as an official communication under Senate Rule 3.105.
A sponsor or co-sponsor may also submit a written request to the Secretary of the Senate to remove his or her name from a Senate bill, joint resolution, or alternative measure when it is in possession of the Senate, Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 provided that at least one Senator remains listed as the sponsor, and the Secretary of the Senate shall print the request in the Journal as an official communication under Senate Rule 3.105.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 1.113 CARE AND PRESERVATION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ALTERNATIVE MEASURES The Secretary of the Senate shall be responsible to the Senate for the care and preservation of every bill, resolution, joint resolution, and alternative measure introduced in the Senate and each bill, resolution, and alternative measure received from the House, which responsibility shall only be relieved by a receipt from an authorized person.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 1.113 CARE AND PRESERVATION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ALTERNATIVE MEASURES The Secretary of the Senate shall be responsible to the Senate for the care and preservation of every bill, resolution, joint resolution, and alternative measure introduced in the Senate and each bill, resolution, and alternative measure received from the House, which responsibility shall only be relieved by a receipt from an authorized person.
1.115 ENROLLMENT OF JOINT RESOLUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE MEASURES Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 a) After a Senate joint resolution or alternative measure has been adopted by both houses, the Secretary of the Senate shall attend to the enrollment printing in accordance with Joint Rule 16.
1.115 ENROLLMENT OF JOINT RESOLUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE MEASURES Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 a) After a Senate joint resolution or alternative measure has been adopted by both houses, the Secretary of the Senate shall attend to the enrollment printing in accordance with Joint Rule 16.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 1.117 SENATE ADMINISTRATION AND OFFICE BUDGETS a) The Senate Majority Leader is the Chief Administrator of the Senate, shall assign duties to Senate employees not specified by other rules, and may authorize and have final approval authority for all expenses for the operation of the Senate, except as provided by law.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 1.117 SENATE ADMINISTRATION AND OFFICE BUDGETS a) The Senate Majority Leader is the Chief Administrator of the Senate, shall assign duties to Senate employees not specified by other rules, and may authorize and have final approval authority for all expenses for the operation of the Senate, except as provided by law.
A) Information of a personal nature contained in financial records where the public disclosure of the information would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of an individual's Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 privacy.
A) Information of a personal nature contained in financial records where the public disclosure of the information would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of an individual's Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 privacy.
This fee may include the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 actual incremental cost of supervising the inspection including labor related to the search, examination, review, and deletion of exempt information from nonexempt information.
This fee may include the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 actual incremental cost of supervising the inspection including labor related to the search, examination, review, and deletion of exempt information from nonexempt information.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 c) The Secretary of the Senate shall have responsibility for the development and maintenance of a system for preserving legislative records of the Senate and its committees.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 c) The Secretary of the Senate shall have responsibility for the development and maintenance of a system for preserving legislative records of the Senate and its committees.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 1.119 DIRECTOR OF THE BUSINESS OFFICE;
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 1.119 DIRECTOR OF THE BUSINESS OFFICE;
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 b) The Sergeant at Arms shall attend the Senate during its sessions and maintain order under the direction of the presiding officer.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 b) The Sergeant at Arms shall attend the Senate during its sessions and maintain order under the direction of the presiding officer.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 1.202 CONTESTED ELECTIONS a) A petition for a recount shall be filed not later than 48 hours following the completion of the canvass of the votes cast at an election.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 1.202 CONTESTED ELECTIONS a) A petition for a recount shall be filed not later than 48 hours following the completion of the canvass of the votes cast at an election.
In cases of contested elections or returns, notice setting forth the grounds of the contest shall be given by the contestant to the Secretary of the Senate not later Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 than January 7 following the general election, or not later than 20 days following the special election.
In cases of contested elections or returns, notice setting forth the grounds of the contest shall be given by the contestant to the Secretary of the Senate not later Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 than January 7 following the general election, or not later than 20 days following the special election.
The location of facilities and the sufficiency of equipment, furnishings, and expenses shall be determined through Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 guidelines established by the Director of the Business Office, under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader.
The location of facilities and the sufficiency of equipment, furnishings, and expenses shall be determined through Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 guidelines established by the Director of the Business Office, under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 d) An expenditure for travel by a Senator, or Senate employee, shall not be paid by the Senate unless that expenditure is itemized and documented with a receipt or other approved documentation.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 d) An expenditure for travel by a Senator, or Senate employee, shall not be paid by the Senate unless that expenditure is itemized and documented with a receipt or other approved documentation.
CHAPTER I – SECTION 3 LEGISLATIVE CONDUCT AND ETHICS Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 1.301 LEGISLATIVE CONDUCT Each Senator shall conduct himself or herself to justify the confidence placed in him or her by the people and shall, by personal example and admonition to colleagues, maintain the integrity and responsibility of his or her office.
CHAPTER I – SECTION 3 LEGISLATIVE CONDUCT AND ETHICS Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 1.301 LEGISLATIVE CONDUCT Each Senator shall conduct himself or herself to justify the confidence placed in him or her by the people and shall, by personal example and admonition to colleagues, maintain the integrity and responsibility of his or her office.
1.306 DISCLOSURE AND DISQUALIFICATION A Senator having a personal, private, or professional interest in a bill or alternative measure, of which he or she has knowledge, shall not vote on the bill or alternative measure and shall disclose in writing his or her interest in the bill or alternative Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 measure.
1.306 DISCLOSURE AND DISQUALIFICATION A Senator having a personal, private, or professional interest in a bill or alternative measure, of which he or she has knowledge, shall not vote on the bill or alternative measure and shall disclose in writing his or her interest in the bill or alternative Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 measure.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 1.310 ADVISORY OPINIONS All questions relating to the interpretation and enforcement of Chapter I, Section 3 of these rules concerning legislative conduct and ethics shall be referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 1.310 ADVISORY OPINIONS All questions relating to the interpretation and enforcement of Chapter I, Section 3 of these rules concerning legislative conduct and ethics shall be referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
CHAPTER I – SECTION 4 SENATE EMPLOYEES 1.401 EMPLOYEES OF EACH SENATOR Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 a) All Senators may appoint necessary staff in accordance with Senate rules and subject to policies established by the Senate Majority Leader and administered by the Director of the Business Office.
CHAPTER I – SECTION 4 SENATE EMPLOYEES 1.401 EMPLOYEES OF EACH SENATOR Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 a) All Senators may appoint necessary staff in accordance with Senate rules and subject to policies established by the Senate Majority Leader and administered by the Director of the Business Office.
1.403 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION a) Compensation for Senate employees shall be established by each Senator within the limits of the budget guidelines in accordance with Senate rules and subject to policies issued by the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 Director of the Business Office, under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader.
1.403 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION a) Compensation for Senate employees shall be established by each Senator within the limits of the budget guidelines in accordance with Senate rules and subject to policies issued by the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 Director of the Business Office, under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader.
CHAPTER II – SECTION 1 COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 2.101 AUTHORIZATION FOR STANDING COMMITTEES a) Permanent standing committees and commissions of or appointed by the Senate, when created by rule of the Senate, shall exist and function both during and between sessions (see MCL 4.221).
CHAPTER II – SECTION 1 COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 2.101 AUTHORIZATION FOR STANDING COMMITTEES a) Permanent standing committees and commissions of or appointed by the Senate, when created by rule of the Senate, shall exist and function both during and between sessions (see MCL 4.221).
A) Refuses to be sworn or testify, B) Fails on demand to produce any papers, books, or documents regarding any matter under investigation, or Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 C) Otherwise neglects or refuses to obey the committee subpoena.
A) Refuses to be sworn or testify, B) Fails on demand to produce any papers, books, or documents regarding any matter under investigation, or Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 C) Otherwise neglects or refuses to obey the committee subpoena.
Administrative Rules (5 members) (see MCL 24.235) Legislative Council (6 members and 3 alternates) (see MCL 4.1103) Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees (2 members) (see MCL 38.1026) Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 Library of Michigan Board of Trustees (2 members) (see MCL 397.14) Michigan Commission on Uniform State Laws (2 members) (see MCL 4.1301) Michigan Council on Future Mobility (2 members) (see MCL 257.665) Michigan Law Revision Commission (2 members) (see MCL 4.1401) Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors (5 members) (see MCL 4.1501) 2.104 COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS a) Except as otherwise provided by Senate rule, all executive business shall be referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Administrative Rules (5 members) (see MCL 24.235) Legislative Council (6 members and 3 alternates) (see MCL 4.1103) Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees (2 members) (see MCL 38.1026) Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 Library of Michigan Board of Trustees (2 members) (see MCL 397.14) Michigan Commission on Uniform State Laws (2 members) (see MCL 4.1301) Michigan Council on Future Mobility (2 members) (see MCL 257.665) Michigan Law Revision Commission (2 members) (see MCL 4.1401) Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors (5 members) (see MCL 4.1501) 2.104 COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS a) Except as otherwise provided by Senate rule, all executive business shall be referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
e) Upon written notice to the Secretary of the Senate, the chairperson of the Committee on Government Operations may request a Senate standing committee to hold hearings and make written recommendations to the Committee on Government Operations on any executive business referred to the Committee on Government Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 Operations.
e) Upon written notice to the Secretary of the Senate, the chairperson of the Committee on Government Operations may request a Senate standing committee to hold hearings and make written recommendations to the Committee on Government Operations on any executive business referred to the Committee on Government Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 Operations.
The Secretary of the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 Senate shall take all reasonable steps to notify the members of the Senate of the scheduled session.
The Secretary of the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 Senate shall take all reasonable steps to notify the members of the Senate of the scheduled session.
Notice of the meeting, including the subject, date, time, and Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 place, shall be given in writing to the Secretary of the Senate who shall print it in the Journal and on the Senate calendar and post it where appropriate (see Const.
Notice of the meeting, including the subject, date, time, and Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 place, shall be given in writing to the Secretary of the Senate who shall print it in the Journal and on the Senate calendar and post it where appropriate (see Const.
CHAPTER II – SECTION 2 Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 COMMITTEE PROCEDURE 3 2.201 COMMITTEE QUORUM A quorum of a committee is a majority of the committee.
CHAPTER II – SECTION 2 Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 COMMITTEE PROCEDURE 3 2.201 COMMITTEE QUORUM A quorum of a committee is a majority of the committee.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 2.203 COMMITTEE REPORTS a) All committees shall file a report of their activities following each meeting.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 2.203 COMMITTEE REPORTS a) All committees shall file a report of their activities following each meeting.
c) If a bill, resolution, joint resolution, alternative measure, or other business is reported to the Senate with a recommendation that it be referred to a second committee, the reported bill, joint resolution, alternative measure, or other Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 business, and any amendments, shall be referred to that committee in accordance with Senate Rule 3.106.
c) If a bill, resolution, joint resolution, alternative measure, or other business is reported to the Senate with a recommendation that it be referred to a second committee, the reported bill, joint resolution, alternative measure, or other Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 business, and any amendments, shall be referred to that committee in accordance with Senate Rule 3.106.
CHAPTER III – SECTION 1 ORDER OF BUSINESS 3.101 TIME OF SESSION Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 The Senate shall convene at 10:00 a.m.
CHAPTER III – SECTION 1 ORDER OF BUSINESS 3.101 TIME OF SESSION Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 The Senate shall convene at 10:00 a.m.
For purposes of this rule, “routine business” includes referral of appointments to Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 office submitted by the Governor, referral of executive business not including veto messages, introduction and referral of bills, and announcement of enrollment printing.
For purposes of this rule, “routine business” includes referral of appointments to Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 office submitted by the Governor, referral of executive business not including veto messages, introduction and referral of bills, and announcement of enrollment printing.
CHAPTER III – SECTION 2 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 3.201 FIVE DAYS' POSSESSION No bill shall be passed or become law, and no alternative measure shall be adopted, at any regular session of the Legislature until it has been printed or reproduced and in possession of the Senate for at least five days (see Const.
CHAPTER III – SECTION 2 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 3.201 FIVE DAYS' POSSESSION No bill shall be passed or become law, and no alternative measure shall be adopted, at any regular session of the Legislature until it has been printed or reproduced and in possession of the Senate for at least five days (see Const.
Notices of the written communication shall be announced by the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 Secretary of the Senate during session and both oral and written notifications shall be printed in the Journal.
Notices of the written communication shall be announced by the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 Secretary of the Senate during session and both oral and written notifications shall be printed in the Journal.
c) After a Senate concurrent resolution has been adopted by both houses and is returned to the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate is authorized to order the printing of the concurrent Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 resolution unless amended by the House or otherwise directed by the Senate.
c) After a Senate concurrent resolution has been adopted by both houses and is returned to the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate is authorized to order the printing of the concurrent Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 resolution unless amended by the House or otherwise directed by the Senate.
The Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 Secretary of the Senate shall deliver the initiative petition to the Senate Majority Leader to be available for referral to committee on the next Senate legislative day (see Const.
The Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 Secretary of the Senate shall deliver the initiative petition to the Senate Majority Leader to be available for referral to committee on the next Senate legislative day (see Const.
A Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 Senator, when recognized, shall address the presiding officer, standing at the microphone nearest to his or her desk.
A Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 Senator, when recognized, shall address the presiding officer, standing at the microphone nearest to his or her desk.
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Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 b) A nondebatable motion is not in order if the movant speaks immediately before offering the motion, except a member may explain an amendment and then move to withdraw it from consideration.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 b) A nondebatable motion is not in order if the movant speaks immediately before offering the motion, except a member may explain an amendment and then move to withdraw it from consideration.
If the previous question is ordered on the third reading of a bill, joint resolution, or alternative measure, only amendments to the bill, joint resolution, or alternative measure that have been filed with the Secretary of the Senate prior to the motion calling for the previous question shall be considered, but the amendments shall not Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 be debated.
If the previous question is ordered on the third reading of a bill, joint resolution, or alternative measure, only amendments to the bill, joint resolution, or alternative measure that have been filed with the Secretary of the Senate prior to the motion calling for the previous question shall be considered, but the amendments shall not Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 be debated.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 c) The vote of a majority of the Senators elected and serving shall be required to reconsider the vote by which any bill, joint resolution, or alternative measure was passed or adopted (or failed to pass or be adopted) or the vote by which an amendment or substitute (but not an amendment to an amendment or a substitute) was adopted or defeated on Third Reading by the Senate.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 c) The vote of a majority of the Senators elected and serving shall be required to reconsider the vote by which any bill, joint resolution, or alternative measure was passed or adopted (or failed to pass or be adopted) or the vote by which an amendment or substitute (but not an amendment to an amendment or a substitute) was adopted or defeated on Third Reading by the Senate.
The attendance roll call of the Senate shall be taken Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 by the Secretary of the Senate and the absentees noted.
The attendance roll call of the Senate shall be taken Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 by the Secretary of the Senate and the absentees noted.
3.403 PRINTING OF AMENDMENTS IN THE JOURNAL a) No bill, joint resolution, or alternative measure that has been reported with amendment or amendments by any committee shall Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 be considered in the Committee of the Whole until the amendment or amendments have been printed in the Journal.
3.403 PRINTING OF AMENDMENTS IN THE JOURNAL a) No bill, joint resolution, or alternative measure that has been reported with amendment or amendments by any committee shall Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 be considered in the Committee of the Whole until the amendment or amendments have been printed in the Journal.
1) Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 n) Mackinac Bridge Bonds Refunding (Const.
1) Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 n) Mackinac Bridge Bonds Refunding (Const.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 3.504 DEMAND FOR RECORDED VOTE The record of the votes and names of the Senators voting on any question shall be printed in the Journal at the request of one- fifth of the Senators present (see Const.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 3.504 DEMAND FOR RECORDED VOTE The record of the votes and names of the Senators voting on any question shall be printed in the Journal at the request of one- fifth of the Senators present (see Const.
In addition to penalties prescribed by law, any Senator may be punished as the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 Senate may determine for voting for another Senator.
In addition to penalties prescribed by law, any Senator may be punished as the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 Senate may determine for voting for another Senator.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 d) The Secretary of the Senate may refuse to print statements containing insulting and contemptuous matter under the guise of a protest and material that would violate copyright law.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 d) The Secretary of the Senate may refuse to print statements containing insulting and contemptuous matter under the guise of a protest and material that would violate copyright law.
CHAPTER III – SECTION 6 APPROPRIATION BILLS Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 3.601 GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS The general appropriation bills for the succeeding fiscal year covering items set forth in the budget shall be passed or defeated in the Senate before the Senate passes any appropriation bill for items not in the budget, except bills supplementing appropriations for the current fiscal year's operation (see Const.
CHAPTER III – SECTION 6 APPROPRIATION BILLS Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 3.601 GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS The general appropriation bills for the succeeding fiscal year covering items set forth in the budget shall be passed or defeated in the Senate before the Senate passes any appropriation bill for items not in the budget, except bills supplementing appropriations for the current fiscal year's operation (see Const.
CHAPTER III – SECTION 7 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 3.701 FAVORABLE REPORTS All bills, joint resolutions, and alternative measures reported back to the Senate favorably shall be referred to the Committee of the Whole with amendments, if any, proposed by the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 committee, which amendments shall be considered first by the Committee of the Whole.
CHAPTER III – SECTION 7 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 3.701 FAVORABLE REPORTS All bills, joint resolutions, and alternative measures reported back to the Senate favorably shall be referred to the Committee of the Whole with amendments, if any, proposed by the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 committee, which amendments shall be considered first by the Committee of the Whole.
The Majority and Minority Floor Leaders shall submit to the Secretary of the Senate names of designees for Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 members of their respective caucuses when they are unable to serve as chairperson of the Committee.
The Majority and Minority Floor Leaders shall submit to the Secretary of the Senate names of designees for Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 members of their respective caucuses when they are unable to serve as chairperson of the Committee.
CHAPTER III – SECTION 8 PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE 3.801 AUTHORITY AND PRECEDENCE OF SENATE RULES Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 a) The principal sources of legal authority for the Senate are, in the order of precedence, as follows:
CHAPTER III – SECTION 8 PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE 3.801 AUTHORITY AND PRECEDENCE OF SENATE RULES Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 a) The principal sources of legal authority for the Senate are, in the order of precedence, as follows:
3.804 AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF SENATE RULES Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 The repeal or amendment of any rule shall be accomplished only by resolution.
3.804 AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF SENATE RULES Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 The repeal or amendment of any rule shall be accomplished only by resolution.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 2) Subject to approval of the Senate Majority Leader, the Secretary of the Senate shall establish a written policy to allow for the daily registration of visiting members of the media.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 2) Subject to approval of the Senate Majority Leader, the Secretary of the Senate shall establish a written policy to allow for the daily registration of visiting members of the media.
If a member of the media enters through the north main door, he or she shall proceed directly to the areas designated for the media using the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 east or west side aisles only.
If a member of the media enters through the north main door, he or she shall proceed directly to the areas designated for the media using the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 east or west side aisles only.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 E) Former Michigan Senators.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 E) Former Michigan Senators.
b) No person shall engage in any conduct on the Senate floor during any session of the Senate that undermines the decorum of the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 Senate.
b) No person shall engage in any conduct on the Senate floor during any session of the Senate that undermines the decorum of the Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 Senate.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR0002_INTR_1 vj6srw 1 9) No person other than a Senator shall sit in a Senator's chair.
Standing Rules of the Senate_SR2_AA_1 6wdfqa 1 9) No person other than a Senator shall sit in a Senator's chair.
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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2 do?
A resolution prescribing the Standing Rules of the Senate.
Who sponsors SR 2?
SR 2 is sponsored by Sam Singh (Democrat).
What is the current status of SR 2?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SR 2?
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