It was the final day that lawmakers could introduce bills in their own names this session.
Committees still can introduce bills.
Legislation establishing a statewide gaming work card system, clarifying that the open meeting law applies to community college presidents, and increasing penalties for dumping trash in the desert were among the other key bills introduced before the deadline. Assembly Bill 496 was introduced by Assemblyman David Parks, the only legislator who acknowledges he is gay. Parties in such relationships could make hospital or funeral arrangements and control estates for their domestic partners. Partners could receive medical insurance benefits if the employer agrees to make those benefits available to domestic partners. Unions could negotiate for medical benefits for domestic partners.