Assembly Democrats have returned to closed caucus following a lunch break.

The amendments they agreed to have been drafted by the Legislative Reference Bureau, but have not yet been turned into the Assembly Chief Clerk's office.

As the hours drag on -- the session was to begin at 10 a.m. -- some are beginning to wonder what the hold up is on turning in their package.

Speaker Mike Sheridan said last night that he is confident the Dems have the votes to pass the bill today. Listen to audio from his press availability here.

-- By Greg Bump