SR 3

Under this resolution, a senator who is absent without leave from two or more

session days is subject to a penalty equal to $100 for each day that the senator is

absent without leave. In addition, the senator must reimburse the senate for the

actual costs incurred to compel his or her attendance. The penalties and costs are

imposed by adopting a privileged resolution that identifies the senator who has been

absent without leave. A senator who is subject to the penalties and costs imposed

by the resolution may only be heard on the matter on the session day on which the

resolution is before the senate. If a senator who owes the penalties and costs has not

paid the penalties and costs in full within 30 days after the resolution is adopted, the

chief clerk will withhold from any payments due to the senator for per diem, travel

expenses, or other matters, not including salary, the amount of any unpaid penalties

and costs. The senate majority leader may also take certain measures to compel the

attendance of any senator who is absent without leave.

The resolution also allows the sergeant at arms to request the assistance of any

law enforcement officer in this state to find and return any senator who is absent

without leave.