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This resolution amends the Temporary Rules of the Senate for the 94th Legislature (2025-2026), providing comprehensive guidelines for Senate operations. The rules cover a wide range of procedural matters, including bill introduction and referral processes, committee meetings, voting procedures, ethical conduct, and administrative functions. Key provisions include establishing parliamentary reference using Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure, detailing bill reporting and introduction requirements, defining committee structures and appointments, outlining voting and debate protocols, and setting standards for ethical conduct. The resolution provides specific guidelines for how bills are introduced, referred, and processed, establishes rules for committee meetings and remote participation, defines voting procedures, and creates mechanisms for handling potential ethical issues. The rules also address administrative matters such as credentials for news coverage, decorum in the Senate Chamber, and the responsibilities of various Senate officers. Notably, the resolution includes provisions for remote voting, committee referrals, and a detailed process for handling potential ethical misconduct by members or lobbyists.

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SR0014&ssn=0&y=2025