Adopt Senate Rules
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New administrative procedures requiring written explanations for member absences from voting sessions and specifying mileage reimbursement conditions.
Enhanced transparency requirements for committee records, including detailed documentation of witnesses, their affiliations, and motions with votes.
Amendment procedures now require amendments to be submitted in writing at least 90 minutes before the voting session begins, with advance distribution to all members.
Committee meetings must now be open to the public unless closed under constitutional provisions, with enhanced record-keeping and public access requirements.
Voting procedures updated to include specific rules for excusing senators from voting, explaining votes, and handling quorum issues during roll calls.
New provisions for the President's prerogative to consolidate commemorative and congratulatory resolutions into a single vote for efficiency.
New rules prohibiting mobile phone use during sessions, restricting distribution of printed materials, and establishing specific protocols for press privileges and violations.
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