Bill > SR1704

This resolution adopts the permanent rules of the Kansas State Senate for the 2025-2028 term, establishing comprehensive guidelines for how the Senate will conduct its business. The rules cover a wide range of procedural matters, including the time and manner of meetings, committee structures, bill introduction and consideration, voting procedures, and decorum. Key provisions include specifying that the Senate will convene at 2:00 p.m. on the first day of a session and 2:30 p.m. on other days, establishing 15 standing committees with proportional representation from major political parties, and outlining detailed processes for introducing, debating, and voting on bills and resolutions. The rules also address important administrative matters such as floor access, use of electronic devices, and the roles of Senate officers like the Secretary and Sergeant at Arms. The resolution provides a comprehensive framework for the Senate's operations, ensuring orderly and efficient legislative processes, and includes provisions for special situations like impeachment hearings and potential censure of senators. In cases where these specific rules do not provide guidance, the Senate will follow Robert's Rules of Order as a standard parliamentary procedure.

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sr1704/