Speaker Jody Richards leads the presentation of reports by area legislators to the BRADD Board after the April session concluded. The Speaker noted that there were good things that came out of the session, although the budget mission was not accomplished. He said he still had hope there would be a budget agreement before July 1. He introduced his House colleagues for remarks.

 

Rep. Sheldon Baugh said there were significant "moral" accomplishments in the session.

 
Rep. Roger Thomas cited several important accomplishments, noting the long-sought ban on shooting animals was approved.
 
The presentation was videocast to the Monroe County Economic Development Center.
 

Rep. Rob Wilkey noted several bills approved that will make the State a safer place.

 
Rep. Steve Nunn said he was disappointed in the State's leadership in the failure to get a budget.
 
Rep. Jamie Comer thought there had been some accomplishments.
 
Sen. Richie Sanders noted several bills that corrected problems and will have lasting benefit. He introduced his fellow Senators.  
Sen. Joey Pendleton talked about the numbers of calls and the amount of email he received, especially on the emotional issues --- over 400 on same-sex marriage, fewer than two dozen on the budget.
 
Sen. Guthrie said he felt the BRADD delegation had worked closely to help each other. He stressed the need for tax reform and said he hoped there would eventually be accord.  
In the BRADD Office lobby, Brooke Elizabeth Sanders, daughter of the Senator, slept peacefully through the entire presentation.