The legislative session is currently in week 9, well past the midway point, with the final passage deadline approaching on May 30th. Bills that haven’t crossed chambers by now face challenges. Both the Senate and the House have pending bills awaiting final passage. The session feels chaotic as everyone strives to advance their bills. External factors, including a constitutional convention and the recent striking down of the congressional map, contribute to the unique dynamics of this session1. Joining the show to discuss the issue further is policy and legislative affairs specialist of Advantous Consulting, Mary Robinson.
The mention of a constitutional convention running concurrently with the session adds urgency to legislative efforts. Additionally, the court ruling on the congressional map impacts the political landscape, but further details are not provided in the text2. The session’s intensity and external influences make it distinct from previous sessions1.