The race to the finish
Despite the Senate’s session-long disagreement, they managed to take up and pass the budgets by an overwhelming margin. They budgets came back down to the House chamber and we concurred. Now, they are at the Governor’s office awaiting his decision to sign, veto or amend. We hope he signs them. Still awaiting action is the bond issue, which we hope the Senate will pass on Thursday.
My last few days will be spent trying to herd local bills through committee. We have many local bills awaiting action. Many of these are TVA bills , meaning, they deal with money the Tennessee Valley Authority pays in in lieu of taxes. These monies are spent on various programs in counties in North Alabama.
These are caucus bills, Yes, We have a Bi-partisan Tennessee Valley Caucus.
My bill would be for projects back home; the most significant will be a road improvement funding bill that helps fund improvements to Winchester Road and other local roads in Madison County. This bill’s fate is in the hands of the Senate and eventually, if the senate passes it, the Governor.
Just curious, how much credit do you think you get for the local bills and transportation projects for your district? I know most people focus on the controversial state-wide votes, but it seems like most of a legislators time is spent on local legislation.
Comment by Dan — May 31, 2007 @ 11:43 am