The general session of the 62nd Legislature officially began on Jan. 23, 2017 as lawmakers convened to begin meetings that will span over the next 45 days. Representative Christine Watkins joined Delynn Fielding on Castle Country Focus, Thursday, March 9.

Time	Summary
.48	Car Safety Inspections are eliminated
2.30	18 – 21 year olds must now wear helmets while riding motor cycles
5.36	Homosexual language has been removed from health teaching materials
6.36	State employee’s get a 2% raise and $200 of family medical insurance
7.44	$1,000,000 is allocated to try and get the Outdoor Retailers to stay
8.34	Wellington City $50,000 is extended for 5 years