Modifies Senate Rules 84 and 85 regarding a motion for the previous question
SR 566 modifies Senate Rules 84 and 85 to adjust the process for a "motion for the previous question," which is a procedural motion used to end debate and force an immediate vote on a bill. This change directly affects how Senate floor discussions are managed during legislative sessions. The bill focuses solely on altering the specific parliamentary rules governing this motion, without creating new policy or impacting external groups. As a procedural resolution, it does not advance substantive legislation but streamlines internal Senate operations.
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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Doug Beck
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