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Senate backs bill giving LSA more time for bill drafting; governor's bills included
Summary
Senate File 2207 moves the agency submission deadline to 60 days before session and the Senate adopted a House amendment to require the governor's bills also be submitted 60 days prior (with an inauguration‑year exception); the bill passed after a roll call (32‑15).
Senator Westrich explained Senate File 2207 would move the deadline for departments and agencies to submit legislative proposals to the Legislative Services Agency from 45 days to 60 days before convening, with the goal of giving LSA more time to draft legislation.
He also described the adopted House amendment (5131): "Senate amendment 51 31 amends the bill to require that the governor's bills also be submitted to LSA at least 60 days prior to the session beginning, except in the year of the governor's initial inauguration." The Senate adopted the House amendment and passed the bill; the roll call showed 32 ayes and 15 nays.
Senator Westrich urged a yes vote, saying the change should speed drafting and reduce last‑minute work for LSA and departments.
