Legislature adjourns sine die, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
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Documentary stamp tax increase passed over on final reading
Consideration of a proposal to fund additional programs and services with a tax increase on real estate transactions ended on the final round of debate April 18 after senators passed over it without taking a vote.
Read MoreTax relief measure passed over, special session suggested
Lawmakers passed over Gov. Jim Pillen’s property tax relief proposal on final reading April 18 without voting on it, ending consideration of the bill this session.
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Potential sales tax increase, local taxing authority cap advanced
A proposal to generate state revenue that would be used to provide additional property tax relief advanced to the second round of debate April 2 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreBudget adjustment package passed
Lawmakers gave final approval March 25 to the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
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Budget advances with minor adjustments, more changes likely
Lawmakers advanced two bills this week comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package as several senators indicated that substantive amendments will be offered on the next round of debate.
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Veto of syringe services programs sustained
An attempt to override the governor’s veto of a bill allowing local jurisdictions to implement Syringe Services Programs fell short March 12.
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Medicaid translation requirement clears first round
A bill that would require the state to provide coverage for all necessary translation and interpretation services for individuals who receive Medicaid was broadened and advanced from the first round of debate March 7.
Read MoreAppointments made to special oversight committee
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to a newly created special oversight committee March 6.
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Special committee on legislative oversight approved
Lawmakers voted Feb. 23 to authorize a special committee to review the Legislature’s oversight functions.
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Proposals would clarify legislative oversight, create special committee
The Executive Board considered two measures Feb. 14 that were introduced in response to a 2023 attorney general’s opinion that cast doubt on the constitutionality of legislative oversight offices.
Read MoreSyringe services bill amended, advanced
Senators amended and gave second-round approval Feb. 14 to a bill that would protect public or behavioral health programs and pharmacies from prosecution for drug paraphernalia offenses when distributing clean, hypodermic needles to community members.
Read MoreState procurement process updated
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 8 to a bill that makes a number of changes to the process the state uses to obtain goods and services.
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Budget adjustments offered
Mid-biennium adjustments to the state’s budget were considered by the Appropriations Committee Jan. 30. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget passed in odd-numbered years and adjustments made during legislative sessions held in even-numbered years.
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Bill permitting syringe services programs advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 26 to a bill that would protect public or behavioral health programs, and pharmacies from drug paraphernalia offenses when distributing clean, hypodermic needles to community members.
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