Lawmaker wants Legislature to meet every other year

Do you think the Legislature meets too often? At least one state lawmaker thinks so. Rep. Bill Hinkle (R-13) has introduced a bill to end the annual sessions of the Legislature. HB 2656 would set up regular sessions of the Legislature only in odd numbered years. The bill is accompanied by a constitutional amendment HJR 4217 to implement the provisions. The proposal makes no changes to procedures for special sessions. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures . . . READ MORE