SR546

Amends Senate Rule 50 to allow bill sponsors to designate the committee for initial referral.

This bill modifies Senate Rule 50 to change the process for referring bills to committees. Under the new rule, the President Pro Tem of the Senate will refer a bill to the committee designated by the bill's sponsor. The rule also maintains that a bill cannot be considered for final passage unless it has been reported on by a committee. Additionally, it ensures that the author of a bill or resolution has an opportunity to be heard before the committee before it can be reported adversely.