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R8Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Set Senate Meeting Hours

Official title

“Providing for the hours of meeting by the Senate for the years 2017-2018”

Sponsor John J. FlanaganSD-2+1 co-sponsor
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution sets the official meeting hours for the Senate for 2017-2018: Mondays and Tuesdays at 3:00 PM, other days at 11:00 AM.

Why it matters

  1. Adjusting official meeting times can impact legislative productivity and workflow. , as starting later on Mondays and Tuesdays may allow members more time for travel or constituent meetings, but could also compress the time available for debate and committee work.

  2. Standardizing meeting hours provides predictability for senators, staff, and the public. , making it easier to plan advocacy, participation, and oversight of legislative proceedings.

  3. The schedule may reflect strategic priorities or traditions. (such as accommodating travel from districts or aligning with other government schedules), which can influence how quickly or efficiently laws are debated and passed.

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Set Senate Meeting Hours

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
John J. Flanagan

Senator · Senate District 2

Chair, Rules

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Adopted

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 8 BY: Senator FLANAGAN PROVIDING for the hours of meeting by the Senate for the years 2017-2018 RESOLVED, That unless otherwise ordered, the hours of meeting of the Senate shall be as follows: Mondays and Tuesdays at 3:00 P.M., Wednesdays and all other days at 11:00 A.M.

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