Just one day after Republicans ended a walkout that shut down the Legislature for over a week, the Senate was once again delayed Sunday – this time by Democrats demanding a Republican senator who threatened state police be barred from the floor.
Just one day after Republicans ended a walkout that shut down the Legislature for over a week, the Senate was once again delayed Sunday -- this time by Democrats demanding a Republican senator who threatened state police be barred from the floor.
Lawmakers have until midnight to move through some of the biggest priorities of the session, including an increased tobacco tax and a generous paid family and medical leave program. Republicans, who make up the minority in the Legislature, fled the Capitol June 20 and remained away for nine days to protest legislation aimed at lowering the state's greenhouse gas emissions. Democrats have an 18 to 12 majority in the Senate but need at least 20 members — and therefore at least two Republicans — present to vote on legislation.
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