Week In Review

(The Legislature adjourned the regular 1998 legislative session after passing the final portions of the budget for FY 1999. Lawmakers will not return for their next legislative session until February 1, 1999)

(The Legislature passed the final portions of the budget for FY 1999, giving them the final week of the legislative session to attempt overrides of any vetoes of appropriations measures. Work on substantive bill also continued on the floors of the respective houses and in conference committee. One week remains in the legislative session. Both houses will observe the Memorial Day holiday and begin the final week on Tuesday. Lawmakers must adjourn by 5pm Friday, May 29th)

(Most of the work in the Legislature occurred behind the scenes in budget meetings or conference committee. House and Senate budget writers are trying to reach agreement on the distribution of funding allocations to various agencies. Budget leaders are also meeting with members of the Governor's staff, trying to reach agreements with him. Three weeks remain in the legislative session. Lawmakers must adjourn by 5pm Friday, May 29th)

(Most of the work in the Legislature occurred behind the scenes in budget meetings or conference committee. House and Senate budget writers are trying to reach agreement on the distribution of funding allocations to various agencies. Budget leaders are also meeting with members of the Governor's staff, trying to reach agreements with him. Three weeks remain in the legislative session. Lawmakers must adjourn by 5pm Friday, May 29th)