Legislature Returns From Recess as Work on Omnibus Bills Ramps Up

With four weeks left in the session, lawmakers will focus on finalizing funding and policy omnibus bills.  

The Legislature returned from its one-week recess for Easter and Passover holidays with significant work left to do before the constitutionally required adjournment on May 19.

With the third committee deadline now passed, the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee will begin processing omnibus bills to prepare them for extended floor debates. Once each chamber passes its version, conference committees comprised of House and Senate members will begin negotiating differences in spending and policy. Meanwhile, legislative leaders are expected to continue meeting to set joint budget targets that will help guide decisions on spending levels.

• Read more about the Senate budget and omnibus bills.
• Read more about the House omnibus bills.

The League continues to track individual finance and policy omnibus bills. At this stage, many budget bills remain incomplete and may require further negotiations — or leadership intervention — to resolve outstanding issues.

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