DEATH PENALTY
Majority of legislators vote to reject Governor’s so-called “gold standard” capital punishment bill

IN-STATE TUITION
After more than six hours of passionate debate, House votes against allowing children of undocumented immigrants to pay in state tuition rates at state colleges

PRIMARY SEATBELTS
House debates merits of legislation making failure to buckle-up a primary offense; Legislators contemplate critical issues of public safety, civil liberties, public health and racial profiling during debate

PUBLIC CHARITIES FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
Representatives weigh the merits, and eventually reject, bill to require faith based charitable organizations to disclose their financial statements

SIMULCASTING – SLOTS
House defeats proposal to install 8,000 slot machines at the state’s four racetracks; Approves one year simulcasting extension, keeping the tracks open and saving hundreds of jobs

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION 2005 – GAY MARRIAGE
After compelling debate, majority of legislators vote against advancing constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage and allow for civil unions
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