Staff and lobbyists in the Statehouse have begun counting down the last days of the 2008 General Assembly.  There are ten business days remaining after today.

But what about Session Days?

It may take an insider to understand the Session Day concept but I’ll try to explain.  Session days are the only days when legislation can be acted on by the Indiana House or the state Senate.  The short session is limited to 29 session days to be held by March 14th.  The two bodies keep separate counts. 

When Speaker Pat Bauer recessed last Thursday instead of adjourning, and then didn’t publish the number of the Session day on Monday he sparked confusion that Minority Leader Brian Bosma believes could be serious (as in, the basis for a lawsuit to nullify action.)

Bosma believes just two Session days remain and one is scheduled for Tuesday.  That would leave just one day (presumably Friday the 14th) to pass most of the remaining legislation. 

Of course, the House could always vote to suspend rules and act on yet another day.  

Maybe its not that serious.