1.   Although the bill to require newborn screening was introduced in June, it was postponed as state lawmakers debated the death penalty last week.

2.   As lawmakers debate these arguments, the first challenge to the House and Senate bills is expected this week.

3.   But in a few places, lawmakers are debating solutions.

4.   But its sponsor also requested a recorded vote, which was postponed until late evening as the lawmakers debated other amendments.

5.   But lawmakers never debated the creation of a state lottery, which Easley campaigned hard on as a way to pay for his education initiatives.

6.   But whether that means the Legislature must send all approved bills to the governor is a question that lawmakers have debated for weeks.

7.   Despite the rushed appearance, Miller and Goss said lawmakers have been debating health care issues for years, giving the topic ample time for public input.

8.   Finding fixes for Social Security also has not proved easy, as lawmakers debate whether to privatize a portion of the retirement fund.

9.   Florida ultimately did not pass energy deregulation, but lawmakers debated it for two legislative sessions.

10.   In fact, many lawmakers still debate whether a number of the measures are warranted, would be effective or are constitutional.