SR546

Modifies Senate Rule 50 to provide that referral of a bill to committee by the President Pro Tem of the Senate shall be to a committee designated by the sponsor of the bill

Introduced·1/14/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 15

Senate

Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee

Jan 14

Senate

S Offered