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R3325Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Senate Notifies Assembly Start

Official title

“Directing the Temporary President to appoint a Committee of three to wait upon the Assembly and inform that body that the Senate is Assembled and ready to proceed with business”

Sponsor John J. FlanaganSD-2+1 co-sponsor
Status
In Senate Committee
Finance
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Passage
0%

What's happening

This resolution directs the Temporary President to appoint a three-member committee to inform the Assembly that the Senate is ready to proceed.

Why it matters

  1. Ensures formal communication between legislative chambers. Appointing a committee to notify the Assembly that the Senate is ready establishes an official and respectful protocol, which is important for maintaining orderly legislative procedures.

  2. Triggers the start of legislative action. This notification is a key step in commencing the legislative session, so any delays or issues at this stage could impact the overall legislative timeline and productivity.

  3. Highlights the Senate's readiness and organizational structure. By specifying that the Temporary President selects the committee members, the resolution underscores the roles and hierarchy within the Senate, reflecting how internal leadership manages inter-chamber relations.

  4. Provides transparency and accountability. Naming specific Senators to the committee (once filled in) makes the process traceable and public, which can be important for constituents tracking legislative activity and the involvement of their representatives.

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Senate Notifies Assembly Start

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
John J. Flanagan

Senator · Senate District 2

Chair, Rules

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 3325 BY: Senator FLANAGAN DIRECTING the Temporary President to appoint a Committee of three to wait upon the Assembly and inform that body that the Senate is Assembled and ready to proceed with business RESOLVED, Directing the Temporary President to appoint a Committee of three comprised of Senator , Senator and Senator , for the purpose of waiting upon the Assembly and informing that body that the Senate is Assembled and ready to proceed with business.

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