12 Hours and counting…
I am on the floor of the Indiana House of Representatives. I just finished lunch and decided to sit down and write a few thoughts about the day so far.
This morning was a whirlwind with a lot of lawmakers stopping by our morning show offering their thoughts on the big bills, Major Moves, property tax relief, Indy Works Part Deux (Fire consolidation).
Here’s the summary…
Major Moves — Some i’s are being dotted and t’s being crossed but the bill will pass. My money right now is 51-47 in the House and 35-15 in the Senate. The recent compromise worked out between the parties should give the GOP the votes it needs and the Governor a major victory.
Property Tax Relief — Thanks to Sen. Luke Kenley giving in on long-term relief for now, there will be some relief for Hoosiers. The relief will be in the form of a smaller increase in their tax bills, but it will be relief nonetheless. Long-term relief will have to come next year.
Indy Works — This is still the fly in the ointment. Talks are continuing even as I write this blurb on the House floor. Something will likely happen later this evening. What I can tell you is State Senator Mike Young has not endeared himself to anyone. I have labeled him the “Eddie Haskell” of the Legislature.
I’ll have a full report before bed tonight and give my version of the Legislative Academy Awards (LAAW) later this week.
You can post for nominations for the following…
Best Lawmaker
Best Supporting Lawmaker
Best House Member
Best State Senator
Best Local Official
Best Bill That Did Not Become Law
Best Bill That Did Become Law
Best Legislative Moment
Best Missed Opportunity
Most Stupid Legislative Moment
Best Legislative Blog(ger)
Best Legislative Correspondent
Best True Believer
You can also e-mail me at abdul@newstalk1430.com
