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SR 1350

JOURNAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

103rd Regular Session Introduced by Dave Koehler

Creates a Journal Review Committee to review and correct official journals and records, boosting accuracy and transparency of the legislative history.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 1350

SR 1350 — JOURNAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (Senate Resolution)

Date Introduced: January 5, 2025
Status: Resolution Adopted
Classification: Resolution
Key dates:
- 2025-01-05: Approved for Consideration Assignments
- 2025-01-05: Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions
- 2025-01-05: Filed with Secretary
- 2025-01-05: Referred to Assignments
- 2025-01-07: Resolution Adopted

Overview and Purpose

  • SR 1350 is a Senate resolution titled “Journal Review Committee.” Based on the title, the measure intends to establish or authorize the creation of a committee to review the legislative journal or related official records. The available summary does not include the full text, so the precise duties, composition, and scope are not explicitly stated here. The adopted resolution indicates formal approval by the chamber.

Likely Purpose and Intent (based on the title)

  • Create or empower a Journal Review Committee within the legislative body to oversee the accuracy and quality of official journal records (e.g., daily journals, proceedings, and amendments).
  • Provide a mechanism for reviewing, proposing corrections, and reporting on journal entries to improve the integrity and transparency of the legislative record.
  • Establish procedural standards for identifying and addressing errors in official documentation.

Note: The specific duties, membership, eligibility, reporting requirements, and authority are not detailed in the information provided.

Key Provisions (Not Specified in Available Text)

Because the full text is not included in the provided information, the following are common elements often found in journal-review related resolutions. They may or may not be included in SR 1350:
- Establishment of the Journal Review Committee, including member composition and terms.
- Duties and authority, such as examining journals, minutes, and official records for accuracy; proposing corrections or amendments.
- Procedures for submitting and processing proposed corrections.
- Scope of review (e.g., daily journals, official proceedings, amendments, and corrections to the record).
- Reporting requirements to the full chamber and timelines for action.
- Sunset or duration provisions (whether permanent or temporary) and any review deadlines.
- Compliance with confidentiality and record-keeping standards.

If the full text becomes available, a detailed enumeration of duties, membership, and timelines can be provided.

Affected Parties

  • Members of the Senate and relevant legislative staff (clerks, journal editors, and the Secretary’s office) who handle official records.
  • The public, to the extent that journal accuracy affects access to the legislative history and proceedings.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The resolution moved rapidly through initial steps: introduction, filing, referral, and consideration within a few days.
  • Adopted on January 7, 2025, indicating swift passage and immediate effect unless otherwise specified in the text.
  • As a resolution, it likely governs internal legislative procedures and may become effective upon adoption or at a stated effective date.

Potential Impact

  • Enhanced accuracy and reliability of the official journal and related records.
  • A formal process for detecting and correcting errors in legislative documentation.
  • Greater transparency in the maintenance of legislative history.

Next Steps

  • Access to the full text of SR 1350 would enable a precise description of the committee’s composition, exact duties, reporting requirements, and any sunset provisions.
  • If you need, I can update this summary once the full bill text or a more detailed summary becomes available.

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

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