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JEFFERSON CITY (AP) - With many of the Missouri's lawmakers facing elections this year and some chamber leaders being term-limited, legislators have moved at a casual pace this legislative session. Just five bills, all spending items that weren't covered by last year's budget, have passed, and some extra spending still has not cleared the Senate. That means the House, which has yet to hold an afternoon session, could begin debating next year's budget as the Senate finishes with the last of this year's spending plan. The new budget must be approved by May 9. Legislative leaders this session planned to consider cracking down on illegal immigrants, extending property tax relief and expanding health insurance coverage. Although the Senate passed a property tax bill, the other two issues have faced opposition.
: Megan Granger
Published: Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Last Updated: Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 3:28 PM |
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