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Senate votes to restore SR 1 to original form after floor motions; SR 1 signed in open session
Summary
After Senator Black moved to recall SR 1 and restore its original language amid concerns about rules‑change thresholds, the Senate voted to remove the ‘circle’, restore the bill to its introduced form, and passed SR 1 by roll call (26 ayes), to be signed by the President.
Senator Black moved on the floor to recall SR 1, citing confusion over transferred language and amendments. The motion asked the Senate to return the resolution to its original form as introduced and to place it on the third‑reading calendar for final action. Senators discussed whether rule‑changes require a two‑thirds threshold in committee or only on certain categories; Black clarified his intent was to restore the bill to the way it was originally written.
The chamber agreed to ‘circle’ and then later to remove the circle and restore the resolution. On the final roll call, SR 1 passed with 26 ayes and 3 absentees; the President signed the resolution in open session, and Senate staff were asked to file the restored measure. Senators also approved a motion, later, to suspend reading of long titles of bills/resolutions introduced during the session unless a senator requests a reading.
The restoration and passage of SR 1 followed standard floor procedures: recall under suspension of the rules, motion to restore original text, and recorded roll call. The transcript records the President signing SR 1 and sending it back to staff for filing.
