SR581

Missouri SR581 modifies Senate Rule 59 to allow debate on emergency clauses in bills.

Missouri SR581 amends Senate Rule 59 to allow debate on the adoption of an emergency clause. Under the new rule, the vote on a bill containing an emergency clause will first be taken on the bill itself. If the bill receives a majority vote, a separate vote will then be taken on the emergency clause. If two-thirds of the senators vote in favor of the emergency clause, the bill will take effect at the time described in the clause's preamble.