AWC Legislative Bulletin - Volume 32, No. 15
April 27, 2009  (Plain Text Version)

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In this issue:
Blistering session ends with some gains for cities
Governor may call special session
Local government leadership in Olympia
State 2009-11 budgets pass Legislature
Governor's action on 2009 bills
Energy & telecommunications
Environment & water
General local government
Infrastructure, transportation & economic development
Law & justice
Municipal finance
Personnel, pensions & labor relations
How to access funds from the Federal Recovery Act

Governor may call special session

The Legislature adjourned early this morning but Governor Gregoire stated in a press conference today, that she may call a special session to vote on remaining bills that are necessary to implement the budget.  The Governor is planning to meet with legislative leadership sometime this week to determine if and when the Legislature would reconvene.  It will not be immediately, but likely well before the June Revenue Forecast.  She stated she will only call a special session if there is agreement on the issues and the bills.  She does not want to see debate occur during a special session and is hoping that it would only last a day or two.