NSW will remain senate-less after a bid by Reverend Fred Nile to rename the Legislative Council was shot down.
The Christian Democrats leader had wanted to change the name of the state's upper house to the "senate" and have its members referred to as "senators".
Mr Nile in November told parliament he was often embarrassed that people did not know or understand his "legislative councillor" title while travelling overseas.
"I have been to the United States a number of times as a member of a parliamentary committee and I have found it embarrassing to have to explain my title," Mr Nile said.
"They think that we represent a town council or some similar body and do not equate our position with theirs."
The proposal, which was scrutinised by a parliamentary committee and released for public consideration, received several critical assessments.
"For crying out loud, there are bigger and more important things that NSW taxpayers care about than what title their upper house members are called," Robert Devine said in a public submission to the committee.
"Grow up and get back to work for the people."
Another member of the public asked the inquiry also examine the advantages, disadvantages and implications of the use of "pissant" as an alternative title for members.
Nationals MP Trevor Khan said in his submission the bill was "simply not necessary".
A meme was also tabled via the public submissions - a Fernando Botero painting of Pope Leo X, titled "y tho".
The committee this week resolved to not proceed with the State Senate Bill.
A NSW MP believes the inquiry was created as an indulgence for Mr Nile, who the government relies on to pass key legislation.
"The fact that the government put it to committee, I just think they didn't want to say no to him," the MP told AAP.
"More practically, being called a senator might mean he gets hotel upgrades or something."
Mr Nile has been contacted for comment.
