Appointment of Senate employees

This Senate Resolution (SR 1) authorizes the appointment and compensation of specific Senate staff for the 2026 legislative session. It sets pay rates for per diem employees (e.g., administrative assistants at $100-$150/day, legal counselors at $250-$400/day) and establishes fixed monthly salaries for 22 full-time salaried positions (e.g., Clerk at $9,620.83/month, Chief Counsel at $11,908.33/month). The presiding officer of the Senate holds authority to approve appointments, set compensation, and supervise all staff, with flexibility to adjust staffing needs during or between sessions. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects Senate operations and internal staffing, not public policy.