Those not directly involved in the discussions relating to  the topic of the last special session (HB 111)  could have been holding discussions on the Capital Budget or any other topic.  Now, they have already staked out their excused absences for the rest of the year when legislative leadership knew the Capital Budget had not been resolver.   This dysfunction lies on the doorstep of the Senate President and Speaker of the House neither of whom could, in military jargon:" lead a hungry squad to the mess hall". If you vote for any incumbent who will not pledge to subject the Alaska Legislature to state open meeting law and will refuse to join a standing caucus - you  are not helping.