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SR 82

A Resolution adopting a temporary rule of the Senate relating solely to amendments to the General Appropriation Bill and other appropriation bills for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, including any amendments offered to or for supplemental appropriations for prior fiscal years.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Martin

Overview: SR 82, A Resolution adopting a temporary rule of the Senate relating solely to amendments to the General Appropriation Bill and other appropriation bills for the fiscal y

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Bill Summary · SR 82

Overview: SR 82, A Resolution adopting a temporary rule of the Senate relating solely to amendments to the General Appropriation Bill and other appropriation bills for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, including any amendments offered to or for supplemental appropriations for prior fiscal years. Adopted on September 02, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The resolution establishes a temporary rule for the Senate to govern the consideration of amendments to the General Appropriation Bill and other appropriation bills for the upcoming fiscal year. This rule aims to streamline the amendment process and facilitate the timely passage of the state's budget.

Key Provisions:
- Allows only the chair and ranking member of the Appropriations Committee to offer amendments to the General Appropriation Bill and other appropriation bills.
- Limits the total number of amendments that can be offered to 10 per bill.
- Requires a two-thirds majority vote for the adoption of any amendment.
- Applies only to the current legislative session and expires at the end of the fiscal year.

Affected Parties and Impacts: The resolution directly impacts the legislative process for passing the state's budget, potentially reducing the number of amendments considered and expediting the final approval of appropriation bills. This could benefit the state government's ability to allocate resources and implement its fiscal priorities in a timely manner.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The resolution has been adopted by the Senate and is now in effect for the current legislative session. It will remain in place until the end of the fiscal year, at which point the temporary rule will expire unless further action is taken by the legislature.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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