Senate joint rules resolution

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 1) adopts new joint rules for Montana's legislature, primarily establishing procedures for remote participation by lawmakers. It allows members to participate remotely via phone or video (with caucus leader approval) and vote on all matters, including committee actions, while being counted as "present" for quorum and bill passage under Montana's Constitution. Remote participants must use electronic authentication for voting and receive the same compensation as in-person members. The rules directly affect all Montana senators and representatives during legislative sessions. The resolution does not change policy but updates procedural rules for how the legislature operates.