Notifying the governor that the Senate is organized and ready.
This is a procedural Senate resolution (SR 8660) adopted on January 12, 2026. It establishes that a two-member committee appointed by the Senate President will formally notify the Governor when the Senate is organized and prepared to begin legislative business. The resolution affects only the Senate's internal organizational process and the Governor's office, with no impact on public policy or specific constituents. It serves as a routine procedural step to initiate the legislative session.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
1
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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