A Resolution adopting the Rules of the Senate for the 209th and 210th Regular Session.
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Overview
This resolution adopts the rules for the 209th and 210th regular sessions of the Pennsylvania Senate. It outlines procedures for sessions, the roles of the President, President Pro Tempore, and Secretary-Parliamentarian, and details rules regarding committee operations, bill consideration, and amendments. The resolution establishes guidelines for order and decorum within the Senate chamber, ensuring a structured and orderly legislative process.
Key provisions
- Defines the schedule for Senate sessions, including weekly meetings on Mondays.
- Establishes the Lieutenant Governor as the President of the Senate and designates the President Pro Tempore.
- Outlines the President's duties, including maintaining order, presiding over debates, and signing legislation.
- Details the responsibilities of the Secretary-Parliamentarian, including managing bills, resolutions, and maintaining records.
- Specifies procedures for committee meetings, including notice requirements and the ability to hold hearings.
- Establishes rules for bill consideration, including three readings and limitations on amendments.
- Defines the process for amending bills and the role of the House of Representatives in the legislative process.
- Sets forth guidelines for maintaining order and decorum within the Senate chamber.
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- Members of the Pennsylvania State Senate
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