We are now into the final week of session and nearing the end of what has been nearly a six-month process and to coin a baseball term, we are in the bottom of the ninth inning with two outs. The last possible day for adjournment is Sunday, June 29th, but as we write this, legislative leadership is working on trying to finalize deals to potentially get out of the building by 25th or 26th. This session has been different than in recent years as there have not been any walkouts (though there is still time), and priorities going into session were more narrowly focused (though we did set a record for the most bills ever introduced).
The remaining big-ticket items outstanding this last week include working out the transportation package, wildfire funding, passing the remaining budget bills and working out whether some gun bills are going to be moved. The mood of the building over the last month, and especially the last week or so has turned a bit sour as patience has begun to wear thin. Many legislators have been told some of their top priorities are not going to move forward, and there remains a lot of disagreement between the two parties (and even within the parties) about how these last items of business should be worked out.
While the session is just about to adjourn, and things will settle down for a little while, we will be sure to get you a final session report and wrap up out as soon as we can. The 2025 interim calendar has already been sent out and there will be much still happening in the months ahead. Legislative days will take place September 29-October 1, where informational hearings will be held, and there is likely to be some new information related to bills that may be forthcoming in the 2026 session which will take place February 2 through the first week of March. As always, please let us know if you have any questions about this or upcoming events.
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