BERMAN-CULLERTON-CLAYBORNE. Amends the Senate Rules (Senate Resolution 2) to amend Article XI, relating to contests and qualifications challenges. Allows elec- tion contests to be initiated within 45 days of the convening of the Senate. Changes the notice requirements for meetings of the special committee. Deletes certain provisions relating to (i) the quorum of the special committee; (ii) the applicability of the Election Code; (iii) the scope of the petition; and (iv) the signing of subpoenas. Deletes the special committee's power to limit the issues to be determined. 97-01-09 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 97-01-09 S MOTION FILED BERMAN-SUSPEND ALL 97-01-09 S RULES, DISCHARGE 97-01-09 S FROM RULES COMM. 97-01-09 S FOR CONSIDERATION 97-01-09 S BY THE SENATE. 97-01-29 S ADDED AS A CHIEF CO-SPONSOR CULLERTON 97-01-29 S ADDED AS A CHIEF CO-SPONSOR CLAYBORNE 97-01-29 S HELD IN RULES 97-01-29 S COMMITTEE 97-01-29 S COMMITTEE RULES 99-01-12 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary