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Session Could Run Long

February 27th, 2012 by flanews

The 2012 Legislative session may run long. It’s scheduled to end in two weeks, but a ruling on last year’s pension contribution bill could keep lawmakers in Tallahassee longer than expected. If the judge rules in favor of state workers who say the three percent contribution bill was passed illegally, Senate President Mike Haridopolos may ask lawmakers to stay late.

“Clearly we believe what we did last year is the correct thing, saving the state over a billion dollars not only last year but in years to come, and it’s what I believe 47 other states already do, asking state employees to contribute to their pension program,” said Haridopolos.

Redistricting may also keep lawmakers long. New district maps are being challenged in front of the state Supreme Court Wednesday. If the justices find faults, lawmakers may be asked to stay and fix the mistakes.

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