The Senate conducted a series of formal actions Feb. 28, adopting minutes and resolutions, passing three bills and confirming an executive appointment. Most recorded roll calls were unanimous.

What passed

- Senate Journal 24‑02: Adopted by voice vote.
- Senate Resolution 24‑02: Adopted by roll call (9‑0).
- Senate Joint Resolution 24‑02 (calling for a joint session to receive the governor's State of the Commonwealth address): Adopted by roll call (9‑0).
- Senate Bill 24‑15 (SD1): Amends 4 CMC §42‑66 to add a filing number to incorporation filings and amends 4 CMC §42‑69 to create an internet portal to search corporate existence by filing number; passed by roll call (9‑0) after a floor amendment changing a 60‑day period to 90 days.
- Senate Bill 24‑16 (SB1): A bill described in the record as promoting trade and investment and streamlining incentives; passed by roll call (9‑0) after a floor amendment changing 60 days to 90 days.
- Senate Bill 24‑17 (SD1): Globally amends Divisions 1 and 5 of Title 4 to rename the Commonwealth Free Trade Zone Authority to the Commonwealth Economic Incentive District (title and references changed throughout the bill); passed by roll call (9‑0) after floor amendments changing the term to "Economic Incentive District".
- Confirmation of Francis A. Torres to the Civil Service Commission (Third Senatorial District): Standing Committee Report 24‑02 recommending confirmation was adopted; roll call recorded 9 yes votes and the appointment was confirmed.

Referral and withdrawals

- Senate Bill 24‑09: A motion to withdraw the bill from the bill calendar was made and seconded; subsequent roll call resulted in seven yes, two no votes to refer the bill back to committee (transcript indicates the chair referred the bill to committee).

How votes were recorded

Most passage votes in the session were recorded as unanimous with "all 9 members voting yes." Where floor amendments were adopted, the transcript records simple voice votes for the amendment followed by roll call on final passage. The floor leader moved each bill's final passage; motions were seconded as recorded on the floor.

Why it matters

Senate Bill 24‑15 creates a filing‑number requirement and a public internet portal for corporate filings, intended to increase transparency for business formation. Senate Bill 24‑16 was described as an economic development and investment package. Senate Bill 24‑17 renames and reframes the existing Free Trade Zone authority to reduce possible confusion about the authority's mission and to broaden investor appeal. The confirmed civil service commissioner will represent the Third Senatorial District on the Civil Service Commission.

Votes at a glance (selection)

- SB24‑15 SD1: Passed, 9‑0 (floor amendment 60→90 days adopted). Mover: Floor leader; second: recorded. Outcome: approved.
- SB24‑16 SB1: Passed, 9‑0 (floor amendment 60→90 days adopted). Mover: Floor leader; second: recorded. Outcome: approved.
- SB24‑17 SD1: Passed, 9‑0 (amendment renaming zone→district adopted). Mover: Floor leader; second: recorded. Outcome: approved.
- Confirmation, Francis A. Torres (Civil Service Commission): Adopted by roll call, 9‑0. Outcome: confirmed.
- SB24‑09: Motion to withdraw from calendar then referred to committee, 7 yes, 2 no. Outcome: referred.

Tally notes: Where transcript roll calls list "all 9 members voting yes," this article records unanimous passage. Individual member roll‑call lines were provided in the transcript but votes are summarized here because the transcript records the final tallies as unanimous.