Session Sneak Preview
Here we go again: legislative session preview by Jan Himebaugh Government Affairs Director
The Legislature convened on Jan. 10, 2022 for the start of the 60-day legislative session. Because this is the second year of the biennium, bills introduced last year will be reintroduced and retained in their present state. With the Omicron variant wreaking havoc across the state, the Legislature has once again decided to dramatically limit access.
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The Senate plans to hold virtual committee meetings and floor action. They will allow in-person meetings with members in their offices with up to three visitors. The House plans to hold virtual committee meetings and floor action as well. They will not allow any inperson meetings in member offices. Both claim they will reevaluate throughout session.