By Bob Katzen

The Senate 36-3, approved a motion to suspend Senate rules to allow the Senate budget debate session on May 22 to continue beyond 8 p.m. Under Senate rules, the Senate cannot meet after 8 p.m. unless the rule is suspended. The session lasted two hours and 15 minutes beyond 8 p.m. and adjourned at 10:15 p.m.

Supporters of rule suspension said that the Senate has important work to continue on the fiscal 2025 budget and should stay in session to work on it.
Opponents of rule suspension said it is irresponsible for the Senate to debate and vote late at night when taxpayers are asleep.

(A “Yes” vote is for meeting beyond 8 p.m. A “No” vote is against it.)

Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes