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Wednesday, November 24, 1999
Legislative Activity Slows For Holiday
Chrisanne Loll, Staff Assistant
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| States In Regular Session | States In Special Session | Notes on Session/Legislation |
| Alabama | Gov. Seigelman called a special session for the Legislature to replace the state's franchise tax that was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in March. On November 22, 1999 the Senate gave final approval to two of the Gov.'s proposals - an increase in the top corporate income tax rate and a transfer of cigarette, rental and auto taxes from the Educational Trust to the state's General Fund. Full passage of the plan may occur before Thanksgiving. | | Illinois |
| The General Assembly returns on November 30, 1999 to complete its veto session before adjourning for the year on December 2, 1999. Last week the House overrode Gov. Ryan's veto of a child-support bill that allows working families on Temporary Assistance to Needy Families to keep two thirds or $50, whichever is greater, of their child-support allotments. | | Indiana |
| The Legislature wrapped up an unusual mini-session this week, which was intended to get an early head start on 2000 session business. Before adjourning, lawmakers passed seven bills including legislation to exempt Indiana banks from out-of-state earned income and extend tax credits for business research and development. Legislators will reconvene on January 10 to officially begin the 2000 session. | | Michigan |
| Both houses are in legislative recess until after Thanksgiving. | | New Jersey |
| The Senate Education Committee will conduct a hearing next Monday on the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act. The landmark bill would provide for statewide school construction. Voting sessions in both houses are scheduled for early December. | | Ohio |
| House members have a two-week Thanksgiving break to consider restoring Gov. Taft's 26-year tobacco spending plan. The Senate narrowly rejected the plan earlier this month, favoring a much reduced 13-year spending outline. | | Pennsylvania |
| The Senate will convene on November 30, 1999 to vote on a variety of legislation, including registration of sex offenders, capital requirements for health organizations, and the criminal transmission of HIV/AIDS. The House is scheduled toconvene on December 6, 1999. |
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