Important bills are beginning to come to the floors of both chambers at the state Capitol, and the pace of business is picking up. Of course, there are only three legislative days left in this year’s session so it’s about time.

Votes were taken Wednesday on three key bills, including one that would place a monument to the Ten Commandments at the state Capitol, despite a warning that it could bring a legal challenge. 

And legislative committees are working over-time to pass bills. In fact, late Wednesday afternoon, a Senate committee approved the medical marijuana bill, which would legalize the use of cannabis oil for a rare seizure disorder. Another committee approved a bill expanding the rights of licensed gun-owners.

And the Senate won’t convene until 1 p.m. Thursday so committees can work their way through legislation, including a controversial measure that would prevent a sitting Governor from expanding Medicaid.

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