RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE JOINT RULES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 1) establishes the procedural rules for the 2025-2026 legislative session, governing how the Senate and House of Representatives operate together. It specifies that messages between chambers must go through presiding officers, sets guidelines for joint conventions (held in the House Hall), and details the structure of 23 joint standing committees (like Appropriations, Education, and Environment) that will review legislation. The resolution defines committee composition limits (e.g., 9 senators/35 representatives for most committees) and outlines which committees handle specific policy areas, such as finance, education, or environmental matters. As a procedural document, it does not create new laws but sets the framework for legislative workflow.