The last committee deadline week at the legislature was a lively one as the governor vetoed a large number of Senate bills that came across his desk and the Senate didn’t confirm his cabinet appointees including Kevin Corbett, health care authority director.
The legislature and the governor continued to battle over education while members worked to pass their bills before the Thursday deadline. It remains to be seen whether the legislature will override the governor’s vetoes in the coming weeks before the end of session. Some bills remain active as they go back to opposite houses for acceptance of amendments or into conference committee.
Here is a rundown of action in the last week:
Now we move into the budget process and any remaining bills with amendments for approval or rejection and conference committees. Session must adjourn by the last Friday in May.