Looks like SB 623 is on hold for now. Makes me wonder if they didn’t have the votes in the Assembly to get it passed this month and want more time to tweak it (read: make it even less effective) so it is more palatable to our esteemed representatives. From Senator Kehoe's office:
Hello, everyone—
After much deliberation, Senator Kehoe has decided to hold SB 623 in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. It’s now a two-year bill and will not be heard in that committee on August 17; however, we do plan on moving the bill next year.
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve received productive input from state agencies, the Governor’s office and other sources. We want to use the extra time we’ll have during the fall to consider that information and continue working with you all on the bill.
Thanks for your ongoing commitment to work with us. The sponsors and I will be back in touch soon.
Linda Barr, Legislative Director
Office of Senator Christine Kehoe
Hello, everyone—
After much deliberation, Senator Kehoe has decided to hold SB 623 in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. It’s now a two-year bill and will not be heard in that committee on August 17; however, we do plan on moving the bill next year.
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve received productive input from state agencies, the Governor’s office and other sources. We want to use the extra time we’ll have during the fall to consider that information and continue working with you all on the bill.
Thanks for your ongoing commitment to work with us. The sponsors and I will be back in touch soon.
Linda Barr, Legislative Director
Office of Senator Christine Kehoe
