A floor vote on an assault weapons bill is expected in the Senate, but it's unclear if such a measure would pass either chamber.
π° Federal impacts: Republicans want to make some centerpieces of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, including no tax on tips, part of state law.
Those changes cost the state money, and Democrats, who are concerned about Medicaid changes included in the federal law, may be wary of anything that promotes Trump's signature policies.
ποΈ Capital investment: Even-year sessions are traditionally when lawmakers cobble together a "bonding" package that authorizes borrowing for local projects and infrastructure.
The bill needs a supermajority to pass, and partisan squabbling over other issues can complicate the negotiations.
π€ Robotaxis: Regulating Waymo and other driverless cars has the potential to become a political hot potato β with similar dynamics to rideshare driver pay debate.