These debates go on for weeks as members visit other members in their offices, and the three main A2 lobbyists go back and forth and staff spends hours with opposing staff in committee offices.
Then there are hearings in two committees in each house. I only saw the Sen Public Safety hearing and final Senate floor debate and it was about typical for a controversial issue, I think it was four on each side. The Assembly is typically more raucous and I would guess it went on much longer over there.
Thanks. It’s moderately consoling to know that it didn’t go through without a fight. (One takes ones consolation where one can these days) I saw the Assembly PS committee hearing the last time the bill was up, and the manufacturers put on a pretty good show.