Not much to report for the previous week.  We did pass out a number of bills, including mine, which I'll recap another time.  But it was supposed to be budget week, and that didn't happen.  Leadership was still negotiating with the Governor on various points so we didn't have the bills to consider.

But that changed this week, as we had briefings on Monday on the basic outlines.  Then today (3/9) we heard the bills in Appropriations in a marathon session.  We started at 9:30 a.m. and finished up at 4:30 p.m., with no breaks for lunch or any other needs.  Needless to say, I'm rather tired tonight and so will defer my comments on the budget package until next week.  No doubt you'll see the details in the news, but I'll try to put some of the provisions in perspective -- and why many of us will vote for a budget that no one likes.

Until then,


Nancy

Rep. Nancy McLain
(602) 926-5051

I will continue to keep you informed of our progress via these "Weekly Reports."
Please contact me with your comments or questions at (602) 926-5051 or nmclain@azleg.gov.