jenn.gifford

The Legislature is rounding out the 30 days of the 121-day session here in the State Capitol. As the final month begins to wind down, the committee process does too as only a few bills will continue on their approach to passage. There are many bills that remain in either the House or Senate Finance Committees or are awaiting final passage on the floor or which would be considered ‘dead’ and likely not to pass this year. Of the roughly 700 bills that are introduced in a Legislature, only 100 will end up passing both chambers and then go on to the desk of the Governor for his signature or veto.

The long, Easter weekend allowed me time to meet with constituents at a Town Hall Meeting, the Alaska Children’s Trust Celebration and the Mush for Kids, the Fabulous Feminist Auction and Open Office Hours on Thursday through Monday! The weather has finally turned for the better with sunny skies, chilly mornings and hot days reaching the 40’s! Thanks for making all of my events and meeting with me as the legislature approaches the remaining 36 days of the session that will end on May 21st