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This resolution establishes the Senate Rules for the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions, comprehensively outlining the procedures, protocols, and expectations for conducting Senate business. The rules cover a wide range of topics, including the daily operations of the Senate, such as how sessions are called to order, the role of the presiding officer (President), and the process for maintaining order and decorum. The resolution details the responsibilities of key personnel like the clerk, chaplain, and committee leaders, specifies the order of business, and provides guidelines for introducing and considering bills and resolutions. It establishes procedures for voting, including electronic voting and remote voting options, and sets rules for amendments, consent calendars, and reconsideration of votes. The rules also address parliamentary practices, defining the precedence of various motions, restricting access to the Senate chamber, and establishing that changes to these rules require a two-thirds majority vote. Notable provisions include requiring members to vote when present, limiting speaking times, and prohibiting smoking in the chamber, with the overall aim of ensuring an organized, efficient, and respectful legislative process.

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