A resolution to authorize testimony and representation of Senate employee in State of Tennessee v. Ronald W. Byrd.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Jul 1998): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9161)
What this bill does
This is a Senate simple resolution, S.Res. 258, sponsored by Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) in the 105th Congress. According to its title, the resolution authorizes the testimony and representation of a Senate employee in connection with the case State of Tennessee v. Ronald W. Byrd. Simple resolutions of this kind are typically used to grant permission for a Senate staff member to testify in a court proceeding or to receive legal representation from the Senate's Office of Legal Counsel or similar entity when official Senate business intersects with litigation. Beyond the title and the fact that it involves this authorization, the specific text and detailed provisions of the resolution are not yet available.
The resolution primarily affects the internal operations of the Senate, specifically governing how a Senate employee may participate in the named legal case. It does not appear to create public policy affecting citizens broadly, but rather addresses an institutional and procedural matter related to Senate staff involvement in a state court matter.
As a simple resolution, S.Res. 258 applies only to the Senate and does not require House approval or the President's signature. It was introduced on July 28, 1998, and on that same day was submitted, considered, and agreed to without amendment, with a preamble, by unanimous consent. This action completed the legislative process for the resolution, as simple resolutions do not proceed further once agreed to.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Authorizes: (1) Kathy Tipton, an employee in the office of Senator Fred Thompson, to testify in the case of State of Tennessee v. Ronald W. Byrd, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Ms. Tipton in connection with such testimony.
Timeline
28 Jul 1998
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9161)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 258 do?
- This is a Senate simple resolution, S.Res. 258, sponsored by Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) in the 105th Congress. According to its title, the resolution authorizes the testimony and representation of a Senate employee in connection with the case State of Tennessee v. Ronald W. Byrd. Simple resolutions of this kind are typically used to grant permission for a Senate staff member to testify in a court proceeding or to receive legal representation from the Senate's Office of Legal Counsel or similar entity when official Senate business intersects with litigation. Beyond the title and the fact that it involves this authorization, the specific text and detailed provisions of the resolution are not yet available. The resolution primarily affects the internal operations of the Senate, specifically governing how a Senate employee may participate in the named legal case. It does not appear to create public policy affecting citizens broadly, but rather addresses an institutional and procedural matter related to Senate staff involvement in a state court matter. As a simple resolution, S.Res. 258 applies only to the Senate and does not require House approval or the President's signature. It was introduced on July 28, 1998, and on that same day was submitted, considered, and agreed to without amendment, with a preamble, by unanimous consent. This action completed the legislative process for the resolution, as simple resolutions do not proceed further once agreed to.
- Has S.Res. 258 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 258. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 258?
- S.Res. 258 was sponsored by Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] (R-MS), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 258?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9161) (28 Jul 1998).
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