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As week three comes to a close, we have seen about 600 bills filed, and the pace is picking up! Much of the talk continues to revolve around the Tobacco Tax, and the Governor’s involvement continues to grow. We anticipate the Tobacco Tax to be heard in Rules Committee and on the House floor next week. As you probably know the Attorney General’s Animal Cruelty bill flew through and will be signed next Tuesday. Mornings have been kind of slow, as members are filing bills, but not running them in committees. Thursday this week was the first day that the House was in longer than about 30 minutes. Something has to give soon, and we think next week may be the start. Julie, as we discussed Reps. Hoyt, Reynolds and others are currently drafting our sprinkler language for review. As you know Rep. Fred Allen is working on a similar proposal for the GLRHBA and we should have the language of both bills next week and will make decisions from there. We appreciate all the time and energy that you have put into this issue and will of course do whatever you and the board decides but our advice continues to be that we should wait a bit longer before filing the legislation. This is also the advice of our sponsors, especially those on the Senate end, but we will await your direction. We appreciate you continued faith in our ability to handle your business at the Capitol, and know that we are here 24/7 if you need to visit with any of us!
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