There is apparently not a deal in place that will bring a peaceful end to the special session that has, thus far, been a disaster.
The Senate is in the process of voting to adjourn sine die again after the House apparently refused to accept versions of two bills the Senate approved Thursday.
The move sets up another three-way showdown between the House, Senate and governor.
After the Senate reluctantly approved public financing and road funding bills on Thursday that were significantly different than those previously approved by the House, senators essentially told the House and governor to take it or leave it.
The governor opted to take it, praising the Senate in a news release.
Apparently, the House didn’t agree. Agreement would have meant concurring with the changes made to the two bills by the Senate and adjourning sine die, ending the session.
Instead of concurring, the House began considering the one bill it hadn’t already sent to the Senate for approval – House Bill 7, which would place limits on campaign contributions. Its passage would require the Senate to meet again.
I’m still trying to figure out exactly what’s happening. Check back later for updates.
Update, 3:50 p.m.
The Senate has adjourned sine die. A number of senators are notifying the House right now.