Capitol Update – Nightly During Session – Monday, April 22, 2019
Capitol Update is daily review of state government during the Legislative Session. Today’s topics include:
- Two major bills appear to be resolved between the House and Senate: Assignment of Benefits reform and cancer benefits for firefighters.
- Other proposals expected to be considered this week include clarification of the voting rights restoration amendment approved by voters and a crackdown on texting while driving.
- A look at the Legislature’s young pages and messengers – young volunteers who run errands for lawmakers and learn about state government in the process.