Bill filing for the 2011 legislative session began on Monday, November 8th. During the 2009 session, 7,609 bills and proposed Constitutional amendments were filed. That’s an increase of 19 percent over the 2007 figure and 29 percent more than 10 years ago. It is likely that even more bills will be filed in this upcoming session. HillCo Partners will continue to monitor crucial bills as they are filed and begin to move during the 82nd Session. Reports and updates on legislation will also be provided in future HillCo Client Advisories.