A busy week looms ahead for the Iowa legislature. On Monday, funnel week begins with lawmakers facing deadlines for bills to be considered this session. In order for a bill to be considered it must be passed out of committee by February 19th. State Senator Rich Taylor of Mt. Pleasant says, it’s a very busy week and he generally uses this time to focus on the committees in which he serves. Taylor serves on the agriculture, economic growth, human resources, and judiciary committees, and is the chair of the local government committee. For more from Taylor listen to Friday’s and Monday’s In Touch with Southeast Iowa.