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Here’s proof that this year’s legislative session really did start off quicker and accomplish more in its earlier weeks than usual: More bills have passed both houses than at this point in the last five sessions (32); more have passed the Senate and are awaiting House action than at this point in the last five sessions (49); and more are awaiting the governor’s signature (19). At the same time, the number of pieces of new legislation prepared so far this year (735) is the second-lowest at this point since 2003, as is the number of bill introductions (382). Which all, taken together, suggests there’s been a rather fruitful spate of lawmaking going on…
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