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I have long thought the legislature should meet every year, every year WITH a limit. I was pleased with the session. When the legislature meets every other year, with no limits, the session drags on and on. The first couple of months are used to put forward lightweight bills, for example, the state fruit. Then, in the interim, there are big decisions, big issues that are handled by a committee with no real notice to the public and no chance for hearings and input. I was pleased that the group came together, prepared, ready and in the long run it will cost the taxpayers far less.

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