Senate Resolution 567 proposes a change to Senate Rule 52 governing the timing of Senate action on bills. Under the resolution, certain measures would be required to “lie on the table” for one day before the Senate may take further action on them. The rule would apply to Senate bills reported from committee before they are perfected and ordered printed, Senate bills reported perfected and House bills reported from committee before third reading, Senate bills with House amendments before Senate action, and conference committee substitutes before Senate action.
In practical terms, the resolution creates a mandatory one-day waiting period at several stages of the legislative process. It does not change substantive law outside the Senate’s internal procedures, but it would affect how quickly legislation can move through the chamber and when members may vote on pending measures. The change is procedural and would be implemented through the Senate’s own rules rather than through a statutory amendment.
Impact
SR567 would amend an internal Senate rule, not the Missouri statutes, by adding a one-day layover requirement before the Senate can act on specified categories of bills. The affected parties are primarily senators, legislative staff, and bill sponsors, because the resolution changes the chamber’s workflow, debate timing, and scheduling of floor action. It would likely slow the pace of final consideration for some bills and create an additional procedural checkpoint before perfection, third reading, action on House amendments, and action on conference committee substitutes.
Sentiment
Because no committee transcript or vote record is provided, there is no direct evidence of debate or recorded support/opposition for SR567. Based on the text alone, the resolution appears to be a procedural housekeeping measure intended to standardize Senate consideration timing. The available context suggests a neutral to mildly favorable posture toward deliberation and transparency, since the rule requires additional time before action rather than accelerating passage.
Contention
The main point of contention, if any, would be between those who favor more deliberation and notice before floor action and those who prefer faster legislative movement. Supporters would likely view the one-day layover as a safeguard that gives senators time to review amendments, substitutes, and committee-reported bills. Opponents could argue that the rule adds delay and may slow urgent or routine legislation without improving outcomes. No specific individuals or factions are identified in the provided materials.