Senate Journals Overview

A Senate Journal is a record reflecting all actions taken on the Senate Floor each Legislative Day. Much of the information included in the Journals is as follows:

  • Amendments
  • Reports filed with the Secretary of the Senate
  • Bills Assigned to Committees
  • Committee Member Appointments
  • Committee Reports
  • Conference Committee Reports
  • Introduction of Bills and Constitutional Amendments
  • Messages from the House
  • Motions
  • Resignations and Appointments
  • Resolutions and Senate Joint Resolutions
  • Roll Calls
  • Rules Reports
  • Messages from the Governor, Comptroller, Secretary of State, and Treasurer
  • Other Actions Taken on the Senate Floor