GOP Sen. Darling says it will put repeat drunk drivers like Mark Benson back on the street.

Dem Sen. Taylor says repealing the changes to early release will cost the state an additional $660 million over the biennium.

Meanwhile, there are only five or six senators on the floor. Arguments seem to be losing steam.

The observers and staff who are left are making bets about how much longer the session will last.

UPDATE: Senate Dems have just dispensed of amendment number 22.

-- By Greg Bump