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Tuesday is the deadline for committees to pass general bills from the other chamber. However, some lawmakers, including Rep. Rob Roberson and Sen. Lydia Chassaniol, have said it’s unlikely they’ll call another committee meeting ahead of the deadline. The move will likely kill school choice and prison health care reform.
Quiz question: Who decides which bills are brought up for a vote in committee?
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Last week’s answer: Committee
Congratulations to last week’s winners: Jon A., John O. and Rita H.
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