The session ended with the passage of in important animal welfare bill, but left several other bills hanging.
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Sentencing — Session Wrap-up
The Governor signed the sentencing bill this morning. I am very hopeful, based on statements that many in leadership positions have made, that we will continue to work on these issues in the next session.
Election Laws — Session Wrap-up
Here is a quick summary of how things came out — mixed results.
Senate Legislative Accomplishments — Session Wrap Up
The Senate President’s office has prepared a summary of legislative accomplishments so far this year.
Economic Development Conference Report approved.
The conference report the economic development bill has been filed. It includes a number of mostly small dollar measures to stimulate business and innovation and to connect people with jobs. It does include a sales tax holiday, but does not include the bottle bill.
Health Care Conference Report Filed
Last night, the conference committee on the health care cost control bill filed its report. Both branches are certain to approve the report later today.