Overview

• Senate approves bills to limit oil and gas emissions and impose new industry fees, aiming for environmental and public transport improvements.
• House moves to place same-sex marriage amendment on the ballot, reflecting a significant shift in constitutional language.
• Construction defects legislation sees mixed fate; one bill progresses while another stalls amid insurance cost concerns.
• Proposed changes to liquor licensing could impact major grocery chains, emphasizing local business support.
• As the legislative clock ticks down, efforts to address housing affordability and gun reform highlight a busy agenda.