May 19, 2025
As of this writing, the Legislature is still in extended regular session which is scheduled to end on June 30. While in extended regular session the Legislature can technically seek to modify bills which have already passed both houses but that is extremely unlikely to occur unless a particular policy issue has a major impact on the budget (which is also unlikely as it concerns the construction industry). Budget negotiations have made little progress. As of last Friday the House and Senate had still not agreed on top line budget allocations which delays the next required step: the budget conference. Senators and Representatives appear primed to take this week off and resume work after Memorial Day, so little, if anything, is expected to happen this week.
Of the many bills passed by the Legislature on construction and non-construction topics, almost none have yet been presented to the Governor for consideration. This too is unusual, but each bill will be presented to the Governor in time. If a bill is presented to the Governor during the extended session the Governor has only 7 days to sign, veto, or take no action on the bill, whereas if presented after June 30, the Governor has 15 days to consider the bill.
This has been one of the most unusual legislative sessions in decades. Not long after it concludes our work will resume with an eye toward 2026 preparations. I hope these weekly updates have been informative and beneficial to you. You will hear from me again in about thirty days when I release my annual publication, New Laws to Live By, which will provide answers on what has become law, how it impacts you, and what has been defeated.
As always, I encourage you to call or write me if I can answer any questions.
Justin R. Zinzow, CEO
Zinzow Law, LLC
ZinDocs, LLC
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