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Lawmakers worked long hours in an attempt to finish remaining business before the required session adjournment on May 28th. Legislative action moved back and forth from the House and Senate floors to committee meeting rooms as lawmakers tried to put the finishing touches on both the state budget and substantive legislation.
One week remains in the 1999 legislative session. Lawmakers will spend the final days tying up loose budget ends and attempting to resolve differences over substantive legislation in conference committee. The legislative session must adjourn by no later than 5pm, Friday, May 28th.
Monday, May 17th
Tuesday, May 18th
Under the program, the additional funding could be used for several school initiatives, such as before and after school programs, teacher pay and class size reductions. The share of tobacco money not appropriated to the common schools -approximately 55 percent of the annual take- would be available for use on children's initiatives, public health, smoking cessation and other programs, including a higher education bond issue.
Wednesday, May 19th
Thursday, May 20th
Friday, May 21st