Governor’s amended bill removing some oversight from school construction passes
The amended bill delays impact on K-12 school construction projects until Feb. 1, 2022.
2021 Legislative Session
Legislature passes ban on “vaccine passports”
Any new vaccine requirements for students or for customers of businesses are banned by this legislation.
Bill to curb governor, state health officer’s emergency powers fails
A Republican said before the vote that the bill could cost the state federal money, while Democrats decried it as dangerous.
Bill to ban treatments for transgender minors dies before coming to the House floor
Opponents and medical associations said the bill would have cost young lives had it passed.
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See recent postsThe 2021 Legislative Session: Lots of talk, little action
"There were plenty of big issues and big ideas going into this session. There were very few big accomplishments."
Speaker wishes Legislature had been able to pass a lottery-gaming bill
McCutcheon said that the governor might call a special session on gambling "if there is an opportunity.”
Legislature passes bill to reform civil asset forfeiture
The legislation reforms the procedures through which the state can seize assets because the owner is accused of criminal wrongdoing.
Legislature gives final passage to Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights
The bill provides fundamental protections and guarantees to those who have suffered from certain violent crimes.
May 18, 2021
Governor could send medical marijuana bill back to the Legislature today
The Legislature would have to address the medical marijuana bill if the governor amends or vetoes it before the close of session.
House to address civil asset forfeiture reform on last day of session
The House Rules Committee has made civil asset forfeiture reform a high priority for the last day of the session.