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This Resolution adopts the Standing Rules of the Senate for the 2023–24 Regular Session, outlining the procedures and conduct for the California State Senate. Key provisions include the daily hours of meeting, the order of business from roll call to adjournment, and the roles and responsibilities of Senate officers such as the President pro Tempore, Secretary, and Sergeant at Arms. The rules also detail the appointment and functions of Senate committees, including the Committee on Rules which oversees administrative matters and employee supervision, and the Committee on Legislative Ethics which establishes standards of conduct and handles ethics complaints. Furthermore, the resolution specifies procedures for introducing and referencing bills, the process for committee actions and votes, and rules governing debate, amendments, and voting. It also addresses the printing of legislative documents, admission to the Senate Chamber, and procedures to be followed during emergencies.