I'm trying to find out when the committee reports are due out. Whether favorable or not, the full House of Delegates and Senate must vote by 4/22, when they adjourn. The last couple of weeks are absolutely ridiculous -everyone running around, making deals, and voting on so many bills so quickly that I wouldn't be surprised to learn that some votes are cast in error. So I'd say we should turn in the petitions no later than the end of the first week in April. But since this is likely to come up again, we should also consider gearing up for next year by getting the petition drive going now. If the committee reports are unfavorable, we can just hang on to them for next year. Ellen -- Ellen Paul Executive Director The Ornithological Council Mailto:epaul@dclink.com Ornithological Council Website: http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNET "Providing Scientific Information about Birds"