Dear Members:

OUR BILL IS ON THE GOVERNOR"S TO DO LIST FOR THE SENATE

(44) extending the sales tax exemption on the maintenance, repair, overhaul or rebuilding of aircraft, which would otherwise expire on November 30, 2009;

The Governor has called a "special session" for 3pm today that compels the legislators to officially meet. The Senate GOP+1 has scheduled their own session at 2pm so that they can establish themselves in control of the Senate Chamber prior to the meeting. However, nothing prevents the Democrats from getting into the Chamber before the GOP+1, setting up a potential struggle over who gets to bang the gavel and control the proceedings. Both sides know what's at stake and are trying to negotiate a power sharing arrangement to avoid the pending mid-day clash.