At-A-Glance
Anti-Terrorism This was the bill that held up a timely end to lawmakers' last day of work. House and Senate negotiators tried for weeks to reconcile differences in the two sides' proposals, but ultimately couldn't find an acceptable compromise. The biggest hangup was whether to put more restrictions on the drivers' licenses of foreigners with temporary visas. They decided early Sunday morning to drop everything they hadn't agreed on and pass a bare-bones funding package for training and equipment.

Concealed Carry - Efforts to change the laws surrounding handgun permits stalled. The Senate was the only obstacle to a change in law, but nothing happened on the issue for months. A bill that was brought up early in the year would allow most law-abiding, mentally competent adults who pass a background check and undergo training to get permits. Current law gives discretion to local law enforcement officials in granting the permits when applicants can prove they need concealed carry for their job or personal safety.