
Legislative Update Week Fourteen – April 17, 2026
THIRTEENTH WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION The Legislature spent most of the week preparing for adjournment but are expected to miss their targeted adjournment date. Most

THIRTEENTH WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION The Legislature spent most of the week preparing for adjournment but are expected to miss their targeted adjournment date. Most

THIRTEENTH WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION The legislature took several steps toward adjournment this week. The Senate advanced its budget bills out of committee; however, these

TWELFTH WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION With fewer than three weeks remaining until the scheduled April 21 adjournment date, the legislature is unlikely to finish on

ELEVENTH WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION The week following the second funnel deadline is typically slower at the Capitol. Most policy committees have completed their work

TENTH WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION This week marked the second legislative funnel deadline. To remain eligible for consideration, most bills had to pass one chamber

NINTH WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION The House and Senate spent much of this week on floor debate, working to clear bills and send them to

EIGHTH WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION The Legislature has now completed the eighth week of session, and activity continues to pick up as both chambers engage

SEVENTH WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION The week after funnel week is noticeably slower paced than the previous two weeks. The legislature has primarily been in

SIXTH WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION This week marked the first legislative “funnel” deadline. To remain eligible for consideration, a bill must pass out of a

FIFTH WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION The week before Funnel Week is typically chaotic, as legislators rush to hold subcommittees on bills they want to advance